Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Vision Rehabilitation Therapists provide instruction and guidance in adaptive independent living skills, enabling adults who are blind and visually impaired to confidently carry out their daily activities. The VRT provides training in the home or in an appropriate community setting. Individual or group lessons and may include: home management, personal management, communication and education, financial management, keyboarding and Braille.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assessment and evaluation of clients’/consumers’ needs in home, community, educational, and vocational environments
Developing individualized Vision Rehabilitation Therapy plans in conjunction with the consumer
Teaching adaptive skills needed for independent living in areas of personal management, household management, communication, education, leisure activities, orientation and movement in the indoor environment, and use of low vision devices and training techniques
Case management and record keeping
Identification and utilization of community and national resources
Utilization of community support services; Facilitation of psychosocial adjustment to vision loss.
Qualifications:
A Bachelors or Master’s degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
ACVREP certified in Rehabilitation Teaching a plus!
A valid NY State Driver’s License or a reliable transportation source to travel locally and regionally for appointments
Person-Centered, relationship builder, persistent, provides positive reinforcement when appropriate, empowering, creative, flexible, self-motivated, liaison skills, non-judgmental approach, organizational skills
Adheres to all Agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to corporate compliance, personnel policies, HIPAA and all procedures
Establishes and maintains a strong attention to detail, insuring work is accurate and complete, and adheres to all established deadlines
Other duties as assigned
https://www.bridgesrc.org/programs-services/vision-services/