Assistive Technology Specialist

Make a meaningful impact by helping individuals of all ages with disabilities across southeastern South Dakota access the tools they need to live more independently. As an Assistive Technology Specialist, you'll assess client needs, recommend and install assistive devices, and provide hands-on training to ensure confidence and usability. You'll work directly with clients, document your work, troubleshoot equipment, and replace defective devices as needed. This role is hands-on and dynamic-ideal for someone who's tech-savvy, compassionate, and comfortable using power tools, working in attic spaces, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 pounds. If you're ready to combine technical skills with purpose-driven work, this is your opportunity to turn passion into impact.

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is a public entity that is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota. BHSSC is comprised of five divisions dedicated to aiding school districts, individuals, and the communities.

Wage-

$21.29 per hour

Job Type-

Full-time, non-exempt

Work Location-

Brookings, SD or surrounding areas

Job Description-

• Provide assessment and training for individuals with disabilities to determine the need for and enable clients to use assistive technology devices regarding services available to assist.
• Set up equipment, integrate with existing systems, and troubleshoot problem areas where applicable.
• Furnish written documentation on all meetings, assessments, and contact with client or individual.
• Schedule meetings to meet with current and potential clients as well as present clients and meet with those individuals.
• Evaluate clients to determine what assistive technology will be beneficial and recommend appropriate equipment. Recommend assistive technology equipment that will assist clients. Evaluate clients' needs as deemed necessary.
• Replace all equipment that is defective.
• Train clients on all equipment and accompanying software that accompanies that equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications-

Benefits-

Company Website-

Bhssc.org

For additional questions regarding this position, please contact Brett Burden at 1-.