Level I - Education and Experience 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 -Education and Experience 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 two year of experience in assistive technology, rehabilitation or related field; 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 - Education and Experience 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 three years of experience in assistive technology, rehabilitation or related field; completion of appropriate certification or education as follows: a.) certification for positions in services for the blind and visually impaired: Assistive Technology Applications Certification Program or Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision (CATIS); 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 - Education and Experience 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 four years of experience in assistive technology, rehabilitation or related field; completion of appropriate certification or education as follows: a.) certification for positions in services for the blind and visually impaired: Assistive Technology Applications Certification Program or Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision (CATIS); 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. 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.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Level I - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of disabilities, of human relations, of assistive technology devices and services, and of funding resources. Ability is required to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to conduct assessments of accommodation needs, to assist in developing solutions for accommodation needs, and to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Level II - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of disabilities; of human relations; of assistive technology devices and services; of funding resources; of a variety of problem solving techniques; of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments; and of the American National Standards Institute, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Department of Public Safety guidelines that impact assistive technology services. Ability is required to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to conduct assessments of accommodation needs; to assist in developing solutions for accommodation needs; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to analyze situations and identify problems and solutions.
Level III - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of disabilities; of human relations; of assistive technology devices and services; of funding resources; of a variety of problem solving techniques; of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments; and of the American National Standards Institute, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Department of Public Safety guidelines that impact assistive technology services. Ability is required to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to conduct assessments of accommodation needs; to assist in developing solutions for accommodation needs; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others; to analyze situations and identify problems and solutions; to develop presentations and curriculum; and to make public presentations.
Level IV - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of disabilities; of human relations; of assistive technology devices and services; of funding resources; of a variety of problem solving techniques; of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments; of the American National Standards Institute, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Department of Public Safety guidelines that impact assistive technology services; and of supervisory practices and principles. Ability is required to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to conduct assessments of accommodation needs; to assist in developing solutions for accommodation needs; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others; to analyze situations and identify problems and solutions; to develop presentations and curriculum; to make public presentations; and to plan and direct the work of others.
This job requires extensive travel and may include overnight stays and working beyond an 8-hour day. Participation in continuing education courses regarding the field of Assistive Technology.
Position may be filled at Level I, II, III, or IV.
Position is located in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Oklahoma City (VR36).
*While this position will be based in Oklahoma City, this position requires frequent travel throughout Oklahoma, including extended work hours and possible overnight stays.*
Essential Functions: Position is assigned responsibilities for performing professional work in Assistive Technology services for Vocational Rehabilitation DRS consumers with physical and/or mental or other disabilities. This position will complete assessments for assistive technology and/or accommodation needs/access for home, vehicle, education, job sites, employment, computer accommodations (both hardware and software). This position will be required to write reports with detailed information on the assistive technology evaluation and recommendations. This position requires frequent travel throughout Oklahoma, including extended work hours and possible overnight stays. This position will be based in Oklahoma City. The selected candidate will participate in training to qualify to sit for the RESNA ATP Certification.
Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel.
Trial period (if applicable) is required.
Preference may be given to applicants currently holding a RESNA ATP certification or ATACP program certificate, background in Rehab Engineering and/or PT/OT/SLP credentials.
Application must include transcript which shows master’s degree has been awarded and any current RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP/ATACP) certification, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Professional Vocational Evaluator (PVE) certification or documentation of eligibility to sit for above certification.