Remote Blind and Low-Vision Rehab Specialist

State of Michigan; Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Blind Rehabilitation Program seeks a dedicated professional to support youth and adults who are blind or visually impaired. This remote-friendly role requires travel within the West Region, including Grand Rapids.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will assess needs, provide training in communication, personal management, low-vision skills, home management, travel, and employment readiness, and assist with job placement.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree with a major in blind/visually impaired.
• No specific type or amount of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional assignments to support Youth Low Vision, Vocational Rehabilitation, Supported Employment, Independent Living Older Blind, and Independent Living Part B programs.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to maximize customers’ independence in communication, personal management, low vision skills, home management, travel skills and employment readiness.
• Support job placement and work-based learning opportunities by completing worksite assessments and accessibility training with local businesses.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the field of blindness and low vision to vocational rehabilitation counselors, BSBP management, community partners, and businesses.

Education

Bachelor's degree in blind/visually impaired

Job description

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Blind Rehabilitation Program seeks a dedicated professional to support youth and adults who are blind or visually impaired. This remote-friendly role requires travel within the West Region, including Grand Rapids.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will assess needs, provide training in communication, personal management, low-vision skills, home management, travel, and employment readiness, and assist with job placement.