Rural Solutions Professional - The Easter Seal Society of Iowa

Are you are looking for a unique, rewarding career, with the opportunity for flexible schedules away from a typical office setting? Easterseals Iowa is looking for individuals who are interested in becoming apart of our Rural Solutions and Assistive Technology program!

Ideal candidates will be driven to support a variety of clients who currently live in rural areas, to remove barriers with problem solving, assessments and evaluating client's needs, as part of adjusting to living with a disability. This role is person centered, in helping individuals pursue their passions in life by finding creative solutions, providing support, encouragement, and resources to individuals and their families. Applicants will provide onsite evaluations and training for clients to increase independence. Planning and communicating travel, in order to collaborate with delivery of equipment through various programs such as, Assistive Technology and Rural Solutions, while providing assistance with devices and equipment to assist individuals to live life to the fullest while living with a disability.

If you enjoy visiting rural areas of the state, helping farm families to live their lives in their communities, this is a great position for you!

Principle Accountabilities:

• Provide on-site evaluation and training for clients to increase independence.
• Provide Assistive Technology assessments, demonstrations, tours, loans, and evaluations.
• Develop rehabilitation plans and implement the objectives and goals of the plan using a client responsive approach for farm family members and rural residents eligible for the Rural Solutions Program statewide.
• Implement services as requested through the Veterans Administration Low Vision Services.
• Document client contact and maintain client confidential records.
• Plan and communicate travel to collaborate with delivery of equipment through the Assistive Technology Program, Veterans Administration Low Vision Services, and Rural Solutions.
• Provide and develop awareness, training, and presentations for partners that increases knowledge and referrals to programing.
• Complete individual and program monthly demonstrations as required for partners and contracts.
• Maintain up to date NATADs online inventory for the Assistive Technology Lending Library in collaboration with the RS/AT Team.
• Utilize community resource people, places, and materials to provide needed solutions for clients.
• Appropriately document client information, and progress as required for partnerships and agency requirements.
• Work closely with Marketing and Communication Coordinator to develop and implement marketing, education, and outreach strategies for the AT Center and Rural Solutions program.
• Provide back-up to other department members as needed and directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Hours being offered are: Flexible hours and schedule with required travel across the State of Iowa. Some weekend availability as well as some virtual opportunities offered.

Pay scale for this position begins at $18.00 an hour with an increase after completion of our successful 90-day orientation & review to $18.25 an hour.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with people with disabilities and ability to identify creative solutions required.
• Understanding of agricultural worksite and farming as a way of life.
• Understanding of assistive technology and accommodation evaluations.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize and organize assignments.
• Ability to work nontraditional hours as needed.
• Ability to collaborate cooperatively with team members and public in a professional and concerned manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written or verbal formats.
• Ability to operate a computer and navigate through Easterseals database. Experience in word processing software; Word and Excel preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to pass Mandatory Reporter within first 30 days.
• Ability to travel the state of Iowa as needed to meet with clients.
• Ability to ambulate independently throughout farms, client's homes, buildings, and grounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist and lift.
• Ability to transfer or move a minimum of 80 pounds.
• Access to reliable transportation for regular participation in work.
• Possession of valid Iowa Driver's License and maintenance of good driving record.
• Insurable under Easterseals vehicle insurance policy.

Easterseals Offers:

• Competitive wage and benefits including medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance/accidental death and dismemberment/long term disability insurance, and a 403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan offered to all full-time employees
• 20 days of PTO in the first year, increasing to 25 days of PTO in the second year, that we not only let you take, but expect you to take off!
• 8 Additional paid holidays
• A culture that promotes from within for advancement opportunities
• A supportive and flexible team working environment

Application process consists of 1st phone interview with Recruitment & Talent Development Coordinator and a 2nd, Team Leader interview.