Assistive Technology Specialist - University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Disability and Human Development Assistive Technology Unit, Chicago, IL
Posted: Monday, October 5, 2020
Assistive Technology Specialist
University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Disability and Human Development
Assistive Technology Unit
The Department of Disability and Human Development Assistive Technology Unit (ATU) at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for two (2) full-time Assistive Technology Specialists in occupational therapy.
We seek a candidates to carry out the following responsibilities within the areas listed:
- Assess client abilities, their home, school and/or work environments for barriers to the client's independence goals
- Discuss current goals with client, family members, therapists, and teachers
- Perform product searches
- Identify appropriate 3rd party payers for Assistive Technology acquisition
- Produce required documentation for Assistive Technology acquisition prior approval
- Communicate with 3rd party payers
Interested applicants for the full-time positions must apply by October 22, 2020 online here (Requires a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy):
https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=136802
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899
