Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. is a proud member of Elevance Health's family of brands. We are a licensed health maintenance organization with health plans for people enrolled in Medicaid and/or Medicare programs in Florida

Assistive Technology Professional 

Location: 11430 NW 20th ST, STE 300, Miami, FL 33172 or FL-TAMPA, 5411 SKY CENTER DR.

This position will take part in Elevance Health's hybrid workforce strategy which includes virtual work and 1-2 days physically in office per week.  Our Ideal candidate will live within a 50-mile radius and a 1-hour commute to our Elevance Health major office (PulsePoint) in Miami or Tampa, FL. Elevance Health supports a hybrid workplace model with PulsePoint sites used for collaboration, community, and connection.

The Assistive Technology Professional is responsible for ensuring special programs are equipped to take a “Technology First” approach to meeting members’ needs through person centered and customized technology solutions that are in line with the members’ goals for autonomy and independence. Identifies new and emerging technology. Analyses the needs of members with disabilities and assists them with the selection of appropriate assistive technology (AT) to meet those needs and improve quality of life.

How You Will Make an Impact

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Engages with internal coordination teams to evaluate opportunities for AT applications.
• Review the member’s person centered support plan to find opportunities for AT integration that support their individual goals.
• Engages with members, housing specialist, and employment specialists to evaluate potential AT applications that could have a positive impact on employment and community living outcomes.
• Remains current on new and emerging technology and identifies resources and its applicability to members in need.
• Collaborates with the Provider Services organization to increase available AT vendors/providers and recommends AT vendor recruitment and equipment needs.
• Evaluates AT requests to ensure it is appropriate and within budget.
• Provides provider initial and refresher training on AT as needed to support coordination teams.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires BA/BS degree and minimum of 2 years experience in assessing and applying assistive technology for individuals or organizations or personal experience using assistive technology; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Assistive Technology Professional certification from Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of America (RESNA) preferred.
• Experience with Long-Term Care Services preferred.
• Experience in Medicaid Managed Care preferred.