Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Allegheny County, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vision Rehabilitation Therapist position with the Bureau Of Blindness and Visual Services offers a meaningful way to help people live more independently. This role gives you the opportunity to teach important skills that build confidence and support daily life. You will work directly with customers and their families to support personal growth and success. Join an agency where your guidance can change lives in lasting ways.

Requirements

• Successful completion of the commonwealth’s Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Intern program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree or certificate from an approved college or university program in rehabilitation teaching of the blind or visually impaired, vision rehabilitation therapy, teacher of the visually impaired, or education with a concentration in visual impairment, that includes a practicum; or
• Possession of an active Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist certificate issued by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Skill Instruction: Teach coping methods and adaptive techniques that build confidence and independence
• Assessment Process: Evaluate customer needs by collecting information, observing abilities, and developing instruction plans
• Progress Monitoring: Review achievements and adjust plans to ensure customers benefit from training
• Family Support: Provide counseling and guidance to customers and families to encourage learning and adjustment
• Record Updates: Document plans, progress, and closure reports to maintain accurate customer records
• Community Guidance: Offer consultation and training to local programs to support positive views of individuals with vision loss

Benefits

• Telework may be available part-time after training completion.
• Alternate work schedule (AWS) may be available.
• Equal employment opportunity employer.
• Commitment to a diverse workforce.
• Values inclusion.
• Does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level