Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

Aurora of CNY, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora of CNY, Inc. in Syracuse, NY, seeks a Full-time Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) to provide specialized vision rehabilitation teaching and direct services to individuals who are legally blind.

The CVRT will assess, plan, and deliver customized rehab services, connect clients with adaptive devices, and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure culturally competent care. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy with 1 year of experience preferred.
• Master’s degree in a related field with 2 years of experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy or related field with 3 years of experience preferred.
• AER Certification in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy required, with recertification every five years.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and/or reliable transportation required; satisfactory background checks/clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized vision rehabilitation instruction and support to adults and children who are legally blind, promoting independence, safety, and overall well-being.
• Conducts ongoing assessments to identify strengths, needs, barriers, and goals related to vision loss and develops services accordingly.
• Connects consumers with adaptive equipment, community resources, and additional support services to maximize functioning and independence.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, community agencies, low vision specialists, and other service providers to ensure coordinated, culturally competent care.
• Completes required documentation, case records, reporting, and NYSCB contract outcomes; participates in professional development and supports/trains Blind Services staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Judgment

Education

Master's degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy or related field

AER Certification in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy

Job description

About Us:

Liberty Resources, headquartered in Syracuse, NY, is one of CNY's most diversified and trusted human service agencies. Aurora of CNY, an affiliate of Liberty Resources, is seeking a Full-time Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist. The vital mission of Aurora of CNY is to promote independence, opportunity and full-access for individuals of all ages with vision or hearing loss.

Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Vision Rehabilitation, the Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) carries out specialized vision rehabilitation teaching and provides direct service to assigned consumers who are legally blind.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provides individualized vision rehabilitation instruction and support to adults and children who are legally blind, promoting independence, safety, and overall well-being.
2. Conducts ongoing assessments to identify strengths, needs, barriers, and goals related to vision loss and develops services accordingly.
3. Connects consumers with adaptive equipment, community resources, and additional support services to maximize functioning and independence.
4. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with healthcare providers, community agencies, low vision specialists, and other service providers to ensure coordinated, culturally competent care.
5. Completes required documentation, case records, reporting, and NYSCB contract outcomes; participates in professional development and supports/trains Blind Services staff.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy with one year of experience preferred.
• Master’s degree in a related field with two years of experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy or related field with three years of experience preferred.
• AER Certification in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy required, with recertification every five years.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and/or reliable transportation required; satisfactory background checks/clearances required.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and sound judgment skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Culturally competent with knowledge of community resources and issues related to legal blindness/visual impairments; ability to travel and meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 10

Salary $55,000 - $60,000 annually.

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.