Blindness Rehabilitation Transition Specialist

State-of-Maine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

State of Maine seeks a Blindness Rehabilitation Specialist Transition Consultant to support youth with visual impairments across education and vocational planning. The role emphasizes coordinated services, advocacy, and collaboration with families, schools, TVIs, O&M specialists, and other professionals.

You will assess needs, facilitate IEP development, and help navigate resources to promote independence and successful transition to adulthood for birth-to-24 populations, primarily middle school

Qualifications

• Knowledge of blindness and visual impairment and their impact on development.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation services, programs, and resources.
• Knowledge of federal and state special education laws and service systems.
• Ability to coordinate services with families, schools, and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Meets with clients, families, and professionals to explain laws, rights, services, options, timelines, and resources.
• Provides Pre-ETS and transition services under WIOA guidance.
• Counsels and supports transition-age youth and collaborates with VR counselors.
• Prepares case notes, reports, and recommendations documenting progress.

Skills

Knowledge of blindness and visual Imp

Counseling and family engagement

Advocacy and interagency coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education (Pre-school/early childhood)

Education of the Blind or Visually Disabled

Job description

State of Maine seeks a Blindness Rehabilitation Specialist Transition Consultant to support youth with visual impairments across education and vocational planning. The role emphasizes coordinated services, advocacy, and collaboration with families, schools, TVIs, O&M specialists, and other professionals.

You will assess needs, facilitate IEP development, and help navigate resources to promote independence and successful transition to adulthood for birth-to-24 populations, primarily middle school