Training and Education Specialist III

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

3d•Remote

About The Position

This position provides statewide individualized information, assessment and instruction to individuals who are blind and visually impaired as a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT). VRTs serve in a variety of roles, teaching a variety of tasks to people with individual needs. Services are provided through customized 1:1 instruction, in real-life settings, as participants learn daily living techniques that are adapted to their vision needs. Training includes (but is not limited to) a variety of daily self-care skills such as communication skills, Braille, personal resource management, meal preparation, kitchen safety, currency identification, organization, time management, and management of secondary disabilities. Low Vision services are also performed by VRTs to help individuals utilize their remaining functional vision. The VRT applies a person-centered approach to develop sustainable independence and maximize the participants’ ability to live independently within their homes and communities while aging in place. This position may require occasional nights and weekends to serve participants and operational needs.

Requirements

Two years’ experience in delivering training or education courses, services, individual or group activities using a variety of materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment.
One year of experience in preparing and maintaining training or education records and reports such as course schedules, rosters, training updates or records of participation.
One year of experience in researching, selecting and designing courses, curricula, lesson plans, instructional methods, materials, or activities to meet training or education needs and learning objectives.
One year of experience in creating methods and tools to analyze and evaluate training or education needs and effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) certificate from the Academy of Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP).

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and delivers a variety of training and/or education courses, services, and activities such as instructor-led classroom, on-the-job or virtual training, workshops, or individual and group activities.
Organizes and prepares materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment, or other resources.
Researches and selects or recommends the method of delivery, materials, equipment, assistive technology, or activities to promote learning considering evidence-based and best practices.
Coaches others and provides feedback that fosters learning, understanding or improved performance.
Collects and analyzes data through surveys, course evaluations, interviews, specialized assessments, meetings, and other methods to evaluate quality and effectiveness and identify needs, requirements, issues, and challenges.
Makes recommendations for improvements based on findings such as new or modified courses, instructional methods, materials, equipment, and resources.
Provides technical guidance, advice, and direction on training and education matters and promotes the use of related services and resources.
Prepares and maintains records and reports such as course schedules, rosters, training updates, or records of participation.
Completes continuing education to remain current on applicable standards, methods, techniques, best practices, laws, rules, and regulations in the assigned training and education area(s).
Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on relevant training and/or education information.
May maintain content on social media, and create, edit, and post instructional and promotional materials, brochures, videos, or other information.
May operate and maintain training facilities such as visitor or education centers.
May participate in reviewing, testing, and making recommendations on applicable technology.