Enabling Technology Coordinator at Penn-Mar Human Services in Freeland, Maryland

Job Description:

The Enabling Technology Coordinator is responsible for ensuring Penn-Mar programs are equipped to take a technological approach to meeting the needs of the people we support through person centered and customized assistive technology solutions that align with peoples’ goals and personal outcomes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assesses the abilities, technical skills, and the home, school, and/or work environments for barriers that may be hindering a person’s progress in achieving their short- and long-term goals.


• Meets with support teams and family to determine a person’s Enabling Technology requirements to achieve identified goals.


• Researches and evaluates options and features of Enabling Technology applications, equipment, and other tools.


• Assembles, expands, and maintains the agency Enabling Technology toolbox (ET Toolbox) by creating and maintaining a library of software, hardware, application, and device solutions.


• Receives, configures, and verifies applications and equipment prior to issuing or delivery.


• Maintains current product information regarding Enabling Technology equipment usage and procedures


• Demonstrates and trains the family, support staff, and others (as appropriate) on the Enabling Technology utilized by a person we support.


• Communicates with suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, and staff to arrange for purchase, delivery, issue, repair, and return of equipment.


• Helps the people we support to identify means to secure Enabling Technology through government and grant sponsored opportunities.


• Identifies new and emerging Enabling Technology solutions by doing research and attending webinars, workshops, and conferences.


• Assists the IT Systems Team with Home Automation projects for our residential locations with a focus on person centered solutions.


• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• AA degree or equivalent related experience in social or human services


• Bachelor’s degree preferred


• Assistive Technology certification or equivalent experience in disability services and delivery of enabling technology (ET) experience


• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the public, staff, and consumers


• Knowledgeable of different ET devices and equipment used by people with disabilities


• Ability to advocate for consumers requesting ET devices


• Demonstrated proficiency with computers, mobile devices, and associated applications

Information Technology