Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

As part of its mission, Alphapointe provides preferential hiring to people with vision impairments (legally blind).

Alphapointe is a non-profit agency whose mission is to empower people with vision loss to achieve their goals and aspirations. Alphapointe offers a great working environment that's both challenging and satisfying as well as an array of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, vacation and sick time, paid holidays and flexible spending options as well as a generous 401(k).

Job Summary : University-trained vision rehabilitation therapist or a teacher of the visually impaired, to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to instruct clients of all ages in our rehabilitation department.

Essential Functions :

The essential functions of the vision rehabilitation therapist position consist primarily of, but are not limited to, the following :

• LITERACY - Braille / print / auditory media.
• VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION - Provide and interpret a computer-based vocational assessment test and prepare to share the results with the client and the vocational counselor, or someone from another funding source.
• ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY - Assist the adaptive technology instructor to provide training in computer applications, video magnification, refreshable braille and notetaker devices, and telephone apts.
• ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY - Provide indoor orientation and mobility as necessary.
• ADJUSTMENT TO BLINDNESS - Conduct small group classes in adjustment to blindness and provide general information to clients and families regarding visual loss and eye conditions.
• DAILY LIVING SKILLS - Teach and assist individuals and small groups in activities of daily living, including, but not limited to, meal preparation, eating techniques, personal management, medication management, and home management.
• OTHER DUTIES

Additional Functions :

Knowledge and Skill Requirements :

Alphapointe is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran