NC Department of Health and Human Services · 1 week ago
Assistive Technologist(Adaptive Equipment Supervisor) - Murdoch Developmental Center
Granville County, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$40K/yr - $69K/yr
2+ years expThe 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 North Carolinians. They are seeking an Assistive Technologist to provide engineering, supervisory, and administrative services for 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
Adaptive product design and application
Research and development of promising engineering concepts
Application of engineering principles and state-of-the-art technology to problem-solve barriers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Design responsibilities including wheelchair design and customization, adaptive seating design or modifications, and resident safety equipment
Supervisory activities including scheduling, purchasing, training, safety reviews, performance reviews, and equipment reviews
Administrative duties including collaboration with the campus engineer, technical personnel, design systems and documentation, materials and acquisition management, and various project management activities
Project collaboration with other professional departments and staff such as Medical, Psychology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Direct Care
Qualification
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
Basic knowledge of the science of assistive technology; working knowledge of various types of assistive technology, augmentative communication and durable medical equipment
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
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
Company
NC Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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