Transition Counselor for Blindness & Visual Impairment

Department of Marine Resources; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Labor - Bureau of Rehabilitation Services in Portland seeks a Blindness Rehabilitation Specialist/Transition Consultant to support youth with blindness or low vision, coordinating services across education, employment, and independent living goals.

Role involves advocacy, case management, and collaborative planning with families, schools, and professionals to navigate resources and plan for future adulthood and independence, within a birth-to-24 framework and inner-agency

Qualifications

• Knowledge of blindness and visual impairment and their impact on development.
• Knowledge of blindness rehabilitation services, programs, and resources.
• Knowledge of federal and state special education laws and service systems.
• Ability to coordinate with families, schools, and service providers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Meets with clients, families, and professionals to explain laws, services, options and resources.
• Provides Pre-ETS and transition services under WIOA guidance.
• Provides rehab services to transition-age youth and coordinates with counselors.
• Counsels families regarding DBVI services and adjustment to visual impairment.
• Coordinates with TVIs, O&M, VRTs and other professionals for integrated services.
• Prepares case notes and reports documenting progress and activities.

Skills

Blindness and visual impairment知识

Rehabilitation services knowledge

Counseling and family engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Advocacy and resource coordination

Knowledge of special education laws

Communication skills

Education

Six years experience/education in special ed or rehab

Job description

Department of Labor - Bureau of Rehabilitation Services in Portland seeks a Blindness Rehabilitation Specialist/Transition Consultant to support youth with blindness or low vision, coordinating services across education, employment, and independent living goals.

Role involves advocacy, case management, and collaborative planning with families, schools, and professionals to navigate resources and plan for future adulthood and independence, within a birth-to-24 framework and inner-agency