Vision Rehabilitation Therapist / Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Description

CABVI is seeking a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist / Orientation and Mobility Specialist to provide specialized rehabilitation teaching, as well as orientation and mobility to children and adult consumers who are blind and visually impaired, enabling them to achieve their highest level of functioning.

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Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct comprehensive rehabilitation teaching and orientation and mobility evaluations and assessments, and develops and implements personalized lesson plans.
• Provide direct rehabilitation teaching instruction to adults and children, including personal life management, communication, home management, and leisure activities.
• Effectively teach orientation and mobility in a timely manner including indoor mobility, cane skills, outdoor travel, self-protective techniques and sighted guide. Instruction also includes body and environmental concepts.
• Instruct consumers in use of low vision aids and adaptive equipment.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Adaptive Sports and Recreational Programs for children and adults.
• Assist in the implementation of children specific programming including camps, pre-vocational and vocational programs.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Consult, refer, and network with primary care givers, NYSCB/VESID personnel, associated professionals, and CABVI staff.
• Conduct community presentations and represents CABVI at meetings as assigned.
• Maintain awareness of current academic material and research. Continues professional development in rehabilitation field.
• Adapt to change and completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements Include:

• Master’s degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy and Orientation and Mobility, plus one year experience in the human services field.
• ACVREP certification required.
• Must meet Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped, Dept. of Special Education, and Dept. of Health personnel standards.

• Experience with adaptive sports and recreation and children’s recreational programming a plus.

• Extensive travel required.

• Must possess basic computer skills and grade I and grade II Braille skills.

• Must be knowledgeable and remain current with low vision aids and adaptive equipment.

• Must be knowledgeable in map development and reading, orthopedic prosthetic, and cane technique.

• Occasionally must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key job elements.

Benefits:

CABVI offers a generous benefit package along with a family friendly work environment. We offer three health insurance plans to choose from along with dental and vision insurance. A retirement benefit through a 403(b) is offered to include employee and employer contributions. We also have paid time off, paid holidays, mileage reimbursement, a fitness center assessable to CABVI employees, employer sponsored life insurance along with many other employee sponsored benefits.

CABVI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data or any other legally protected status.

Company DescriptionThe Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is a not-for-profit agency with professional and support staff who provide comprehensive vision rehabilitation programs annually to more than 2000 people who are blind and visually impaired in a nine-county area. We teach independent living skills, as well as orientation and mobility, and we offer low vision services, children’s services, and continually-expanding technology and employment programs. One facet of our employment services is Central Industries, the Association’s manufacturing division that helps support agency services. Our mission is to assist people who are blind or visually impaired achieve their highest levels of independence.Company DescriptionThe Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is a not-for-profit agency with professional and support staff who provide comprehensive vision rehabilitation programs annually to more than 2000 people who are blind and visually impaired in a nine-county area. We teach independent living skills, as well as orientation and mobility, and we offer low vision services, children’s services, and continually-expanding technology and employment programs. One facet of our employment services is Central Industries, the Association’s manufacturing division that helps support agency services. Our mission is to assist people who are blind or visually impaired achieve their highest levels of independence.

Location: Utica, NY, US

Posted Date: 10/31/2024