Vision-Impairment OT & Community Resource Worker (SE)

Vision Ireland; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Ireland invites applications for a full-time Community Resource Worker/Occupational Therapist to support children with vision impairment across the South-East from Waterford. The role blends occupational therapy, special education insights and family-centred planning.

You will travel to community settings as required and contribute to safeguarding, assessments and service delivery in line with Vision Ireland’s policies.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in Occupational Therapy, Special Education or Vision Loss
• Qualification in Rehabilitation or Orientation & Mobility with particular experience relating to vision impairment
• Experience working with children with a disability and/or sight loss

Responsibilities

• Liaise with referrers and manage intake of referrals according to Vision Ireland’s agreed protocols.
• Provide in depth functional impact assessment at baseline and ongoing for appropriate referrals.
• Independently manage a caseload of children using a tiered intervention approach based on assessed needs.
• Advise and/or deliver intervention programmes for children with vision loss including universal, targeted and/or individualised strategies.
• Develop and maintain knowledge base and contribute to team learning.

Education

3rd level qualification in Occupational Therapy, Special Education or Vision Loss

Qualification in Rehabilitation or Orientation & Mobility with particular experience relating to vision impairment

Experience working with children with a disability and/or sight loss

Job description

Vision Ireland invites applications for a full-time Community Resource Worker/Occupational Therapist to support children with vision impairment across the South-East from Waterford. The role blends occupational therapy, special education insights and family-centred planning.

You will travel to community settings as required and contribute to safeguarding, assessments and service delivery in line with Vision Ireland’s policies.