Overview

The VT Assistive Technology Program (VATP) in the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) is seeking an Assistive Technology (AT) Access Specialist to join our team. The AT Specialist provides consultation, assessment, training, and technical assistance on AT for our clients. This involves the provision of direct, field-based services to support the consideration and implementation of AT tools and strategies. Work is both remote and in person, and some travel is required, mainly in the Burlington and Waterbury areas.

The position is highly collaborative and provides exposure to the wider scope of AT Services. You'll work closely with the public other staff, including but not limited to VATP staff and HIreAbility VT Vocational Counselors, to understand the challenges consumers are facing so that services can be tailored to their needs. Part of your role will involve staying current on AT trends working with experts in AT and developing your skills in this area. Work is supervised by the AT Program Director.

The Assistive Technology Access Specialist will:

Provide technical assistance, training and demonstrations or tryouts of AT devices and programs to consumers.
Promote increased consumer access and independence by recommending appropriate AT devices, strategies and software.
Participate in trainings and conferences for professional development and increase expertise in AT.
Evaluate usefulness and appropriateness of new hardware, software, and adaptive devices and makes recommendations to enhance inventory.

As of July 12, 2026, the step 1 rate for pay grade 22 will be $26.50 per hour and the step 15 rate will be $41.37 per hour.

Who May Apply

This position, Assistive Tech Access Specialist - Temporary (Job Requisition #55200), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact William.Pendlebury@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Minimum Qualifications

Two 2 years of full-time college coursework or an Associate's degree or higher in rehabilitation engineering or a related engineering field, computer science, education, rehabilitation sciences, or a human services field AND two 2 years or more of experience in Assistive Technology and/or accommodation determination and support.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment RIF rights.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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Assistive Tech Access Specialist - Temporary