Early Intervention Vision Specialist: Family-Focused Support

Cincinnati Association For the Blind; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Association For the Blind seeks a skilled professional to provide vision and developmental assessments for very young children and to support families in understanding and coping with visual impairment. The role interfaces with Part C Early Intervention and other community providers, delivering home-based and setting-based services.

The candidate will tailor services to each child and family, use family-first language, and help plan transitions to preschool with collaborating

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood, Special Education, TVI, Orientation & Mobility or related field.
• Must have current TVI license or Certification in Orientation and Mobility.
• Thorough knowledge of Early Childhood development.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a direct client service role in a Human Services field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area in Ohio, Northern KY, and Indiana (11 counties).

Responsibilities

• Provides vision and developmental assessments for children.
• Supports families and community providers in understanding the impact of visual impairment on development.
• Provides vision-based early intervention services to families in home, childcare, medical, and CABVI settings.
• Recommends visual and multi-sensory accommodations and activities to support development.
• Maintains accurate and timely records and completes administrative tasks within required timelines.
• Collaborates with Part C Early Intervention and school-based personnel for transitions to preschool/school.

Skills

Office proficiency

Diversity & inclusion

Independent & collaborative work

Scheduling flexibility

Travel across service area

Education

Master’s degree in Early Childhood / Special Education / TVI / Orientation & Mobility

TVI license or Orientation & Mobility certification

Job description

Cincinnati Association For the Blind seeks a skilled professional to provide vision and developmental assessments for very young children and to support families in understanding and coping with visual impairment. The role interfaces with Part C Early Intervention and other community providers, delivering home-based and setting-based services.

The candidate will tailor services to each child and family, use family-first language, and help plan transitions to preschool with collaborating