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NC Department of Health and Human Services · 2 days ago

Assistive Technologist(Adaptive Equipment Supervisor) - Murdoch Developmental Center

Granville County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$40K/yr - $69K/yr

2+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is one of the largest agencies in the state, responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. They are seeking an Assistive Technologist to provide engineering, supervisory, and administrative services to support the Adaptive Equipment Shop, focusing on adaptive product design and application for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Provide engineering, supervisory and administrative services necessary to support the day-to-day operation and facilities of the Adaptive Equipment Shop and technical personnel

Conduct adaptive product design and application

Research and develop promising engineering concepts

Apply engineering principles and state-of-the-art technology to problem-solve barriers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Design responsibilities include wheelchair design and customization, adaptive seating design or modifications, and resident safety equipment related to customized helmets and protective garments

Supervise scheduling, purchasing, training, safety reviews, performance reviews, and equipment reviews

Collaborate with campus engineer, technical personnel, design systems and documentation, materials and acquisition management, and various project management activities

Collaborate with other professional departments and staff such as Medical, Psychology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Direct Care

Qualification

Industrial machinery operationAssistive technology knowledgeSupervisory experienceAdaptive product designFine tool usageIntellectual disabilities experienceProject managementInterpersonal communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in any field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience working with assistive technology that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Skill in the use of hand and power tools is required due to the fine tolerances needed for adaptive and special protective device fabrication and modification

Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills to collaborate within a team concept from product design through fabrication to meeting end user needs

Work experience in an intellectual and developmental disabilities setting

Documented supervisory/managerial experience

To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry

Preferred

Documented experience using industrial machinery such as vertical mill, metal turning lathe, drill press, band saw, wire welding, plastic forming equipment and industrial sewing machinery

Basic knowledge of the science of assistive technology; working knowledge of various types of assistive technology, augmentative communication and durable medical equipment