Assistive Technology, Communication Skills, Community Health, Community Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Funding, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Loan Funding, Product Demonstration, Technical Support
LOCATION
Kansas City, KS
POSTED
12 days ago
The Assistive Technology Specialist is responsible for providing Assistive Technology for Kansans’ (ATK) core services throughout the Northeast region of Kansas with a primary emphasis on assistive technology funding assistance, public awareness, and outreach. This position supports individuals with disabilities, family members, service providers, educators, and healthcare professionals in accessing assistive technology devices and identifying funding resources that increase independence, participation, and quality of life.
Responsibilities include providing device demonstrations, device loans, device funding assistance, and assistive technology device requests. The specialist assists individuals in identifying potential funding sources, navigating funding applications and documentation requirements, and connecting customers with community resources and services.
This position also plays a key role in increasing awareness of assistive technology services throughout the Northeast region by conducting outreach activities, community presentations, trainings, and public awareness events. The specialist will develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, schools, service agencies, and other stakeholders to increase awareness of ATK services and resources.
Success in this role requires strong customer service skills, organization, attention to detail, communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to support individuals with diverse needs while managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.