Assistive Technology Specialist (Program Specialist II)

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13

Location:

Scottsbluff, NE

Hiring Rate:

$30.219

Job Posting:

JR2025-00016422 Assistive Technology Specialist (Program Specialist II) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

05-28-2025

Job Description:

The Assistive Technology Partnership (ATP) helps families and makes a huge impact with “Technology with a Purpose”! If you don’t know what ATP does, check out their website: https://atp.nebraska.gov/

Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities, every day! Join us as an Assistive Technology Specialist focusing on home, vehicle, or workplace accommodations and modifications to help people with disabilities have independence in every day tasks that others might take for granted.

If you want to help Nebraskans live better lives and work on a great team with supportive management, this could be a great fit! These positions work with a diverse group of people from professionals, vendors, and contractors, to families and consumers. This position will work with students in schools as well and attending job fairs to assist with ergonomic assessments.

 

**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**  

Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located in Scottsbluff, NE.

Pay Grade 7: $30.219/hour ($30.597/hour after pay structure increases on June 30, 2025)

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $26,900 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
  • 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
  • Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
  • 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Designs and provides technical assistance (e.g., use, modification, maintenance, repair) related to home and vehicle modifications and other assistive devices.
• Participates in awareness activities at various conferences and events.
• Develops and coordinates internal and external training, workshops, and public presentations.
• Provides hands-on demonstration and trial use of assistive technology devices and records demonstration and loan information in the equipment database.
• Provides technical assistance to employers, educators, professionals, and family members of people with disabilities regarding assistive devices (e.g., their design, use, modification, maintenance, and repair).
• Documents and manages case information, develops plans and specifications for projects, completes evaluation reports, and communicates case progress.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 40% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 60% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as meetings, conferences, and within the community including private households, schools, and employment settings. There is also approximately two days of overnight travel per month.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Education in related fields (e.g., architecture, construction, occupational/physical therapy) and experience providing home-related assistive technology and support to people with disabilities and their families, and designing environmental modifications and adaptive devices. Recently held special education, occupational the