In-Home Vision Rehabilitation & Education Specialist

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The State of Missouri's Family Support Division, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind invites applications for a full-time Rehabilitation Specialist, Teacher for the Blind based in the Kansas City RSB Office. The role includes home-based teaching, braille instruction, and teaming with a rehabilitation counselor to support blind and visually impaired clients.

Graduation from a four-year college with specialization in orientation and mobility or related fields is required; proficiency in Braille

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college or university degree with specialization in orientation and mobility or related fields.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in Braille and other adaptive skills within 1 year.
• Experience in rehabilitation services and working with blind/visually impaired individuals preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assess the impact of blindness on clients and plan compensatory strategies.
• Provide individual counseling to help acceptance and independence.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation team to deliver comprehensive services.
• Teach skills for daily living, homemaking, Braille and typing.
• Provide home-based instruction and assistive device training.
• Refer clients to eye care and medical services as needed.
• Maintain records and reports; manage equipment and training materials.
• Serve as case manager for Independent Living Rehabilitation and Older Blind clients.
• Evaluate diabetes-related needs for adaptive devices for blood sugar monitoring.

Connaissances

Counseling skills

Home visits

Case management

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in orientation and mobility and related fields

Description du poste

The State of Missouri's Family Support Division, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind invites applications for a full-time Rehabilitation Specialist, Teacher for the Blind based in the Kansas City RSB Office. The role includes home-based teaching, braille instruction, and teaming with a rehabilitation counselor to support blind and visually impaired clients.

Graduation from a four-year college with specialization in orientation and mobility or related fields is required; proficiency in Braille