Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Cambria County, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vision Rehabilitation Therapist position with the Hiram G Andrews Center’s Student Service Division provides individualized vision rehabilitation therapy to help students develop independence, educational readiness, and access to learning tools. The role combines problem solving, creativity, and hands-on guidance, and works with a team supporting students’ success in school, training, and daily life.

The therapist assesses participants’ foundational training needs before program admission, develops service plans supporting educational, vocational, and independent living goals, and recommends, teaches, and troubleshoots assistive technology. The position also produces and distributes accessible materials in Braille, large print, electronic, or audio formats; collaborates with instructors and staff on accommodations and accessible learning environments; and teaches navigation, daily living skills, and adaptive techniques as needed.

This is a full-time, onsite position with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available.

Requirements

• Successfully complete 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
• Hold 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, including a practicum; or
• Possess an active Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist certificate issued by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).
• Applicants may meet the educational requirements when they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• If claiming education in supplemental application answers, attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Submit the application and required materials by the posting closing date.
• A conditional offer requires satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse history, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate individuals to determine foundational training needed before program admission.
• Develop service plans that support educational, vocational, and independent living goals.
• Recommend, teach, and troubleshoot adaptive devices, and coordinate repairs.
• Produce and distribute accessible materials in Braille, large print, electronic, or audio formats.
• Work with instructors and staff to provide accommodations and support accessible learning environments.
• Teach navigation, daily living skills, and adaptive techniques as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time