What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistive Technology Refurbishment Specialist Part Time position at independencefirst?
Job Description:
Why Choose a Career with Independence First?
At Independence First, you’ll be part of a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to making a real difference in people’s lives. As one of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for four consecutive years (2022–2025), we offer more than just a job we offer a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment where your work truly matters.
We’re looking for awesome individuals who are:
- Passionate about helping others
- Excited about meaningful work and strong team culture
- Searching for an excellent benefits package and work-life balance
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Generous Paid Time Off:
- Affordable Vision Plan
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 100% employer match up to 4%
- On-site Fitness Center & Wellness Programs
POSITION DESCRIPTION
I. Position: Assistive Technology refurbishment Specialist Part Time
II. Status: Part Time, Non Exempt
III. Reports to: Director of Independent Living Services
IV. Position Expected Hours of Work: This is a part-time position with up to 28 hours per week. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday with flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., based on operational needs. Occasional evenings and weekends may also be requested on a voluntary basis.
V. Essential Functions of the Position:
- Conduct assigned outreach and other activities and events to promote the development of agency’s AT re-use and repair program.
- Facilitate the intake, storage, repair, re-purposing and delivery of specialized assistive technology equipment.
- Coordinate with Department and Agency management teams to improve reach and quality of fee for service, part resale, and donated equipment related programming.
- Complete documentation required for these activities including, completing vendor reports, database documentation and billing requirements.
- Coordinate and monitor the quality of the program services provided.
- Oversee any facilities related vendors onsite and work with them if necessary.
- Use strong customer service skills to respond to requests, diagnose and initiate corrective actions.
- Requests quotes for projects or jobs from third party vendors.
- Responding to health and safety issues including cleaning up hazardous spills, and bodily fluids.
- Will maintain order in storage rooms and assist in moving equipment as needed.
- Assist in the training of new staff and act as a mentor to staff as assigned.
- Participate as a member of the Independent Living Services team by attending agency meetings and events.
VI. Work Environment
- Work environment is generally performed in an office setting with minimal to moderate noise level.
- Physical / Mental Activities, Requirements and Demands include: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Reading, Stooping, climbing Ladders, crawling in / through low spaces; • Hand and Finger Dexterity, Clear Speech, Hearing/Listening, Reading and Writing, Clerical, basic Math and Analytical Skills, Judgment, Problem Solving and Decision Making; and some Heavy Lifting and Moving.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer:
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.