The mission of the SC Commission for the Blind (SCCB), established in 1966, is to provide quality individualized vocational rehabilitation services, independent living services, and prevention-of-blindness services to South Carolinians who are blind or low vision leading to competitive employment and social and economic independence. Our goal is to become a national model vocational rehabilitation agency for people who are blind or low vision, demonstrating quality services, accountability, innovation, effectiveness and efficiency.

Do you want a career doing meaningful work that has a positive impact on people’s lives? Have you thought about a career in state government but weren’t sure how or where to begin? The SCCB is looking for hard working passionate individuals such as you! Every SCCB employee is important and a career with the SCCB will give you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally as you play a crucial role in the delivery of services to South Carolinians with visual impairments.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled person to serve as an expert in assistive technology, conducting detailed assessments, providing clear recommendations aligned with Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE), and ensuring effective implementation. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct comprehensive assistive technology assessments foreach consumer referred by counselors in the most appropriate setting (worksite, home, etc.) based on individualized needs. Identify assistive technology solutions aligned with consumer plan goals or vocational objectives.
• Complete assistive technology assessment reports for consumers, providing recommendations aligned with plan goals or vocational objectives.
• Deliver, set up, and implement assistive technology; demonstrate to consumers how to operate their new technology; provide additional support as needed.
• Conduct training sessions, workshops, and demonstrations for staff and community/business partners on the latest assistive technology solutions and their applications.
• Stay current with advancements in assistive technology through professional development and industry networking.
• Maintain an accurate stock of assistive technology demonstration devices and consumer orders.
• Record and document daily time spent providing services for each SCCB program on a Personnel Activity Report (PARS).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

A high school diploma and experience in computer system development and modification. A bachelor’s degree in a related area may substitute for the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in assistive technology, IT, education, human services, or related field; two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Certification by Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) — Assistive Technology
• Professional (ATP) or Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education
• Professionals (ACVREP) — Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist (CATIS) or a comparable, nationally recognized assistive technology or accessibility certification.

Address

1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201