Independent Living Rehab Teacher – Vision Loss Support

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Holidays

Job summary

Department of Human Services - Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired is hiring a Rehabilitation Teacher for its Independent Living Blind Program in Aberdeen or Redfield, SD. You will assess needs, plan individualized training, and provide hands-on instruction to help older adults remain independent at home.

The role requires independent fieldwork, client contact management, and flexible scheduling across communities in northeastern South Dakota.

Qualifications

• This role requires experience teaching or coaching older adults and managing caseloads.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Ability to organize travel, documentation, and deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized training plans and conduct functional assessments.
• Provide hands-on instruction to help clients adapt to vision loss.
• Manage a caseload across multiple settings, updating records and progress.
• Collaborate with families and providers to coordinate services.

Skills

Teaching experience

Coaching

Case management

Communication

Organization & time management

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services/education/social work/nursing/rehabilitation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic case management system

Job description

Department of Human Services - Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired is hiring a Rehabilitation Teacher for its Independent Living Blind Program in Aberdeen or Redfield, SD. You will assess needs, plan individualized training, and provide hands-on instruction to help older adults remain independent at home.

The role requires independent fieldwork, client contact management, and flexible scheduling across communities in northeastern South Dakota.