Assistive Technology SpecialistInternational Institute for the Brain • Manhattan, New York, United States
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Assistive Technology Specialist
International Institute for the Brain
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- Manhattan, New York, United States
About
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Responsibilities
* Responsible for assessing the communication and computer access needs of those diagnosed with TBI
* Evaluating a student's functional status/performance using validated standardized assessment tools on eval, quarterly and as needs basis reflecting current knowledge of visual impairments and child development; able to communicate results effectively in b
* Design and implements interventions that reflect knowledge of child development and specialized techniques appropriate for students with brain injury and brain-based disorders
* Planning treatment and successfully modifying POC as needed based on standardized assessments and evidence based as well as data driven treatment outcomes
* Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) in a timely manner
* Coordinating treatment strategies with the interdisciplinary student team
* Providing instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers to improve quality of care and enhance student outcomes
* Participating in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and team meetings
* Providing accurate, timely documentation of treatment (session notes), weekly and quarterly reports, any/all student-care specific forms
* Participating in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activities
* Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team including each student's special education teacher and therapy team of speech therapists, occupational therapists, deaf/heard of hearing, physical therapists, music therapists, nursing, resea
* Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) in a timely manner
* Collaborate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress on a regular basis
* Utilize a multi-sensory approach incorporating art, music and technology to design lessons/treatment plans to increase students' communication, social, and life skills
* Must attend and demonstrate active participation in all mandatory trainings
* Assist in developing and implementing educational modules for staff in-services and accrediting bodies, including IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training).
* Maintains a safe, clean, and healthy working environment for students and staff by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
* Maintains confidentiality for school records based on HIPAA/FERPA.
* Other discipline-specific responsibilities based on organizational needs (service delivery, research, continuing education)
Research Innovation Duties
* Prepare and submit IEP reports with media (quarterly)
* Prepare and submit session notes within session (daily)
* Seizure-like event reporting with media (promptly submitted, as applicable to the student)
* Grand Rounds to include preparing slides according to provided format, attending GR training meetings (ongoing), attend practice session (as scheduled), giving formal GR presentation (quarterly), and being confident in describing & scoring assessments (se
* Participation in regular iBRAIN Innovation (3 times a year) meetings (as scheduled)
* Help RA/Para fully understand their student's IEP & heighten their ability to formulate in-depth student-specific research questions
* Complete iBRAIN Research Integrity annual training
* For Continuing Education, annually identify 3+ knowledge gaps or competency areas
Qualifications
* 2 years' experience in Pediatrics as an Assistive Technologist Specialist (Preferred)
* Must have NYS SLP/PT/OT/ license or Teaching Certificate- special education track
* Research experience (preferred)
* Clinical experience with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement
* Assistive Technology programming experience and various AAC devices
* Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, communication skills, along with the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality type
Benefits
* Health insurance
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Paid time off
* Transportation Management
Languages
- English
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