Adaptive Design Coordinator

At Indera we envision a world where disability never limits opportunity,

and every community is built for everyone.

Indera is dedicated to promoting independence and enhancing quality of life for the individuals we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities, and are committed to providing the support, accommodations, and resources needed to help every employee achieve their personal and professional goals.

Position Summary: The Adaptive Design Coordinator engages in outreach activities and build collaborations to further the understanding of the adaptive design concept. The ultimate goal is to secure support and funding for the establishment of an adaptive design center in the Syracuse area

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and cultivate relationships with parents, businesses, schools, and other community partners interested in supporting adaptive design activities
• Hold regular meetings with stakeholders to develop a strategic plan with short term and long term goals for program development
• Develop a business plan for the creation of a local Adaptive Design Center
• Research funding opportunities and work with development and grant writer to secure funding; solicit donations and sponsorship from local and global entities
• Research and identify options for a physical location in our community to house the Adaptive Design Center
• Direct the efforts of establishing an Adaptive Design Center in our community
• Plan and organize “design build events” in various community locations in the Central New York area
• Develop training curriculum and present seminars at local high schools, BOCES and physical and occupational schools; conduct disability awareness trainings to community partners
• Develop marketing materials for distribution
• Develop workshops and presentations on adaptive design for conferences, summits, etc.
• Conduct outreach activities in Central New York to share information about and garner support for adaptive design
• Conduct home visits with families to conceptualize design opportunities and ensure best fit for the individual user
• Consult and collaborate with other adaptive design program in the US and abroad
• Collate information and create evaluation strategies to track program efficiency and identify areas for improvement
• Oversee all volunteer efforts and establish methods and reporting forms to keep track of volunteers, program participants, number of items built and product/material inventory
• Evaluate program progress quarterly to ensure objectives are met and milestones are reached
• Support agency’s Development Department in the program’s marketing efforts
• Exercise sound judgment as a matter of course, uphold the codes of conduct and ethics and hold protected health information and other sensitive information in the strictest of confidence in accordance with ARISE and HIPAA policies

Qualifications

Required Skills / Capabilities:

• Demonstrated experience working with persons who have disabilities
• Working knowledge of ADA and other disability related laws
• Excellent advocacy skills and ability to form collaborative relationships
• Able to solve challenges with a blend of scientific inquiry, Initiative and creativity
• Clean driver license
• Reliable, insured, inspected vehicle
• Computer proficiency

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of
• education and related experience working in the industrial or adaptive design field

Physical Requirements Essential for Safe and Effective Job Performance

• Ability to successfully remain sitting or working at a desk for prolonged periods.
• Vision sufficient to maintain a New York State Driver’s License and constant use of a computer.
• Speech and hearing sufficient for normal communication.
• Ability to successfully work on a computer as a significant responsibility.
• Full range of motion to move safely in the office and outside locations which may not have accommodation.
• May be required to put away office supplies and transport event materials. Must be able to lift, push, pull, walk, stoop, reach in all directions to move freely and quickly within any area.
• Must be able to lift or move items necessary for events and other related activity.
• Finger manipulation and hand coordination for constant computer use.
• Ability to travel in your own vehicle to all job-related out-of-office functions or meetings as required.
• Ability to report on time and remain for overtime as needed.