Department of Rehabilitation Services
Please Post
Re-Announcement of 17-046
Job Announcement # 17-070
Position Title/Code/Level: Assistive Technology Specialist, Level IV, K22D
(May be filled at a Level III, K22C or Level II, K22B, or Level I, K22A)
Location: Statewide – To Be Determined
Number of Positions/PIN: (1) – Classified / 80500568
Monthly Salary Range: Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Level IV (Pay Band N) $3,994.55 $5,275.44 $6,594.30
Level III (Pay Band M) $3,612.53 $4,752.56 $5,940.70
Level II (Pay Band L) $3,172.41 $4,281.70 $5,352.13
Level I (Pay Band K) $2,654.00 $3,892.52 $4,865.64
Beginning Date: Friday, February 3, 2017
Ending Date: Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 11:59 p.m.
Essential Functions: Position is responsible for a full workload/caseload performing professional level work in Assistive Technology (AT) services for vocational rehabilitation and at time for Visual Services for DRS consumers with physical and/or mental disabilities; completes assessments for AT and/or accommodation needs/access for: home, vehicle, education, job sites, employment and computer issues; composes reports with detailed information on the assistive technology evaluation and recommendations. This position requires extensive and frequent travel including extended work hours and periodic overnight stays throughout Eastern and/or Northeastern Oklahoma. Depending upon the selected applicant, work location will be designated as Miami, Bartlesville, Tulsa, Claremore, Tahlequah, Muskogee, Okmulgee or Stillwater. Employee will participate in training to qualify for certification as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP). Preference may be given to applicants currently holding or seeking RESNA ATP certification, or proof of participation at the ATACP CSUN program or similar training related to assistive technology from an accredited college – the applicant will need to provide the credentials and transcripts. The successful applicant must be willing to perform all job related travel. Probationary period (or trial period if applicable) is required.
Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.
Education and Experience Requirements: Level I – requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree from an accredited program in vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation of the blind, vocational evaluation, or counseling or a master’s degree with one year of experience in assistive technology, rehabilitation or related field. Level II – requirements at this level include those identified in Level I plus one additional year experience in assistive technology, rehabilitation or related field and eligibility to sit for the certification/licensure exam specific to the professional job duties such as the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRS), the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), accreditation under the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education (ACVREP), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), or Professional Vocational Evaluator (PVE) will substitute for six months of required experience only. Level III – requirements at this level consist of those identified in Level II plus one additional year of professional assistive technology experience and completion of appropriate certification or education as follows: a.) certification for positions in visual services: Assistive Technology Applications Certification Program; b.) certification for positions in vocational rehabilitation services: Assistive Technology Professional Certification Program (ATP); or education (both services) which includes a minimum completion of certification of 15 graduate credit hours/or one year in an accredited graduate program in Assistive Technology, Biomedical Engineering, any engineering science program, Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy. Level IV – requirements at this level consist of those identified at Level III plus one additional year of professional experience in assistive technology. Certification is required from a “Train the Trainer” program and a DRS recognized Rehabilitation Leadership Program such as any TACE Center, CLICK, NRLI, or WINGS.
Method of Application: ALL SOURCES – Applicants, without previous classified state service, those that are in the unclassified status OR currently in probationary status, must apply through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line External Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/ok/). Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in the classified service, or those having reinstatement rights must apply through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line Internal Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/OK/promo.asp).
If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process, contact Calvin Small at (405) 951-3527 or Stephanie Roe at (405) 951-3454.
An Equal Opportunity Employer