Independent Living Instructor for the Visually Impaired

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawai\'i through the Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling Section, invites applications for a Rehabilitation Teacher in Honolulu. The role focuses on guiding elderly blind and visually impaired individuals toward independence through personal care, home management, budgeting, and daily living skills.

Instructors will assess needs, plan services, and manage client caseloads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in direct services to individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to write clear, comprehensive reports and documents.
• Ability to read and interpret complex material and solve problems logically.

Responsibilities

• Instructs elderly consumers who are blind or visually impaired on personal adjustment and daily living skills.
• Manages caseload of clients requiring instruction in home management and daily living activities.
• Assesses clients' abilities and needs; develops individualized service plans.
• Provides group or individual instruction in topics such as personal care, home orientation, budgeting, and recreation.

Skills

Report writing

Caseload management

Assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

State of Hawai\'i through the Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling Section, invites applications for a Rehabilitation Teacher in Honolulu. The role focuses on guiding elderly blind and visually impaired individuals toward independence through personal care, home management, budgeting, and daily living skills.

Instructors will assess needs, plan services, and manage client caseloads.