Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Allegheny County, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides individualized instruction, evaluation, and support to customers who are blind and visually impaired to help them develop the skills needed for independent living. The role supports personal growth, adjustment, and community participation.

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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree or certificate.
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

Teach adaptive techniques and coping strategies that support independence
Evaluate customer abilities, needs, and goals to develop individualized instructional plans
Track customer development and adjust instructional methods to ensure meaningful progress
Provide guidance and encouragement to customers and families to promote positive adjustment
Document services, progress, and case information in required systems
Offer consultation and training to community programs to enhance support for individuals with visual impairments