Prevention of Blindness Coordinator - 61129190

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

The SC Commission for the Blind (SCCB) seeks a Prevention of Blindness Coordinator in the Greenville area. The role focuses on determining eligibility, coordinating services, and developing service plans for residents with vision impairment to promote independence and employment.

Responsibilities include processing referrals, coordinating medical services, communicating with providers, and presenting program information to partners; travel and lifting up to 25 lbs may be required.

Qualifications

• State: a bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs.
• Agency: a bachelor’s degree and professional experience in ophthalmic or similar medical field; alternatives listed.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to work with disabled populations.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for training, seminars, and activities.

Responsibilities

• Process and respond to referrals for the Prevention of Blindness Program.
• Determine eligibility for assigned Prevention of Blindness cases and maintain contact with the applicant throughout the eligibility determination process.
• Develop an individualized plan for services after an eligibility determination is made.
• Coordinate medical services for all eligible consumers of the Prevention of Blindness Program.
• Maintain communication with doctors' offices and consumers to ensure treatment is completed.
• Ensure all cases are closed appropriately.
• Conduct presentations or consultations to community/agency partners regarding SCCB's Prevention of Blindness Program.

Skills

Social services knowledge

Effective communication

Public interaction

Work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma with 4 years ophthalmic field experience

Job description

• Relocation reimbursement**,

Job Responsibilities

The mission of the SC Commission for the Blind (SCCB), established in 1966, is to provide quality individualized vocational rehabilitation services, independent living services, and prevention-of-blindness services to South Carolinians who are blind or have low vision leading to competitive employment and social and economic independence. Our goal is to become a national model vocational rehabilitation agency for people who are blind or have low vision, demonstrating quality services, accountability, innovation, effectiveness and efficiency.

Do you want a career doing meaningful work that has a positive impact on people’s lives? Have you thought about a career in state government but weren’t sure how or where to begin? The SCCB is looking for hard working passionate individuals such as you! Every SCCB employee is important and a career with the SCCB will give you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally as you play a crucial role in the delivery of services to South Carolinians with visual impairments.

Duties

Prevention of Blindness serves residents of South Carolina who cannot afford prescribed eye care treatments. The goal is to prevent the loss of sight through promoting public awareness and providing assistance with vision related medical services, such as comprehensive eye exams, eyeglasses, cataract surgeries, retinal detachment procedures and vitrectomies. We are currently accepting applications for a Prevention of Blindness Coordinator in the Greenville, SC, area. The Prevention of Blindness Coordinator works to determine eligibility, as outlined in the SCCB Prevention of Blindness Program's Policies and Procedures Manual, and coordinate services accordingly. Other duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Process and respond to referrals for the Prevention of Blindness Program.
• Determine eligibility for assigned Prevention of Blindness cases and maintain contact with the applicant throughout the eligibility determination process.
• Develop an individualized plan for services after an eligibility determination is made.
• Coordinate medical services for all eligible consumers of the Prevention of Blindness Program.
• Maintain communication with doctors' offices and consumers to ensure treatment is completed.
• Ensure all cases are closed appropriately.
• Conduct presentations or consultations to community/agency partners regarding SCCB's Prevention of Blindness Program. Develop joint initiatives and collaborations within the community regarding prevention of eye diseases and blindness.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State: A bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs.

Agency: A bachelor’s degree and professional experience in the ophthalmic field or similar medical field. An associate degree and two (2) years of experience in the ophthalmic field or similar medical field or a high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in the ophthalmic field or similar medical field may be substituted as an equivalency.

Additional Requirements

Considerable knowledge of social services and the ability to work with disabilities. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public. Ability to perform duties under limited supervision. Occasional overnight travel is required for training, seminars, consumer activities, etc. May be required to lift, pull, carry, or push up to 25lbs.

The SCCB is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited to, lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Salary and Pay

This position classification falls within the state's general pay grade GEN07 with a hiring range up to $60,661.44 based upon qualifications.