ACVREP-Certified Blind Rehabilitation Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Blind Rehabilitation Specialist at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center for GS-09/GS-11 levels. This open continuous announcement allows ongoing review as vacancies arise.

The role requires extensive education/certification in blind/vision rehabilitation, ACVREP certification, and strong KSAs to assess veterans and coordinate interdisciplinary care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in blind/vision rehabilitation or closely related field.
• ACVREP certification required at GS-11 level or equivalent.
• English proficiency and US citizenship are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Enable Veterans to understand visual diagnoses and rehabilitation needs.
• Evaluate visual-motor and cognitive functions to identify rehab goals.
• Develop individualized rehabilitation plans with SMART goals.
• Train Veterans in adaptive techniques and assistive tech.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and document progress.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Assessment interpretation

Rehab planning

Instruction

Prosthetic devices

Team coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Blind Rehabilitation

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Blind Rehabilitation Specialist at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center for GS-09/GS-11 levels. This open continuous announcement allows ongoing review as vacancies arise.

The role requires extensive education/certification in blind/vision rehabilitation, ACVREP certification, and strong KSAs to assess veterans and coordinate interdisciplinary care.