Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Philadelphia County, PA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist with the Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services, you will help children and adults who are blind or visually impaired achieve greater independence. This role primarily supports customers in Philadelphia County and may also cover Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. Work offers daily opportunities to help people learn practical skills and build confidence in navigating their homes, workplaces, and communities. You will apply your training and creativity to help customers adjust, grow, and thrive! This position focuses on teaching adaptive techniques and supporting personal adjustment for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. We will rely on your careful assessments, thoughtful planning, and teamwork with customers and community partners.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

The position may cover: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.

Responsibilities

Assess Customers: Interview and observe customers, collect and review additional information, and evaluate customer needs, motivation, and potential benefits of specific equipment and services
Plan Services: Develop service plans and recommend adaptive equipment options that align with each person’s individual goals and rehabilitation needs
Provide Training: Teach individuals and groups how to use techniques, skills, and equipment that support safe and independent living
Monitor Progress: Evaluate skill development and adjust service plans to ensure each customer receives the benefits they need
Promote Community: Create cultural awareness and provide information, consultation, and training to community partners who support individuals with vision loss
Complete Documentation: Maintain accurate electronic case files including assessments, plans, and progress notes

Benefits

Full-time employment
Work hours are typically 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
This position's work hours are negotiable - 7.5 hour workday and lunch period is 30 minutes (or 60 minutes depending on work hours).
This position may be eligible for Alternate Work Schedules (AWS).
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after completion of training period.
In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Philadelphia.
The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.
Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.
The Commonwealth 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.
All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.