Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleAdaptive Equipment Specialist
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $50678 to $64693 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience in designing and manufacturing assistive technology devices for individuals with disabilities, or two years of full performance level experience in carpentry or a related trade, one year of which must have been in the designing and manufacturing of assistive technology devices for individuals with disabilities.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Adaptive Equipment Specialist (AES) works to create, modify, fabricate, and maintain the assistive technology devices of the individuals we serve. Assistive technology device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities. Examples of the assistive technology devices are hospital beds, complex rehab technology including wheelchairs, seating, and accessories, shower chairs, mechanical lifts, and adaptive dining equipment.
• The AES will work collaboratively with the Physical and Occupational Therapy Departments when a clinical assessment completed by PT/OT indicates the need for equipment. Once the equipment is identified, then the AES will either design and fabricate the equipment or assist the PT/OT in procuring prefabricated equipment to meet the identified need. The AES will assist with the delivery and installation of assistive technology devices.
• The AES will assist the PT/OT departments with staff training on assistive technology devices.
• The AES completes and documents bed inspections in EHR per local DDSO policy. The AES will complete any necessary modifications or accessory installations needed to bring the bed to compliance.
• The AES will maintain an adaptive equipment workshop, back up equipment (including mechanical lifts), and safety items.
• Daily travel throughout the DDSO will be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge and experience with complex rehab technologies including wheelchairs, seating, and accessories.
• Computer skills including Microsoft word, excel and Electronic Health Record software.
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Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
• Family and household member relationships: OPWDD policy may impact eligibility for this position. Employees are responsible for recognizing the relationship and not posting for positions where it would be a concern. Before you apply read Section 120.27 of the Region 3 Policy Manual. Please e-mail capital.district.human.resources@opwdd.ny.gov if you have you need help determining if this policy applies to you.
• CAPA: Must be cleared by the NYS Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment if position requires working with minors and not previously cleared.
• If you are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or e-mail at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements, and previously approved vacation/holiday time will be honored in the new assignment.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
• OPWDD is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas, and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Capital District DDSOO-Office of Human Resources
Email Address CapitalDistrict.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Building 1
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Capital District DDSO
Human Resources Office
Building 1
500 Balltown Road
Schenectady, New York 12304
Phone: 518-388-0838
Fax: 518-370-7536
Email: CapitalDistrict.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
*Please reference EOA #24-61 in all correspondence.