Vision Impairment Habilitation Specialist

Essex County Council; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Qualified Habilitation Specialist to join the Vision Impairment Specialist Teaching Service. You will support habilitation and mobility for CYPVI aged 0-25, develop tailored training and assessment plans, and promote access to the curriculum.

The role requires mobility across the area, a driving licence or equivalent, and a willingness to undertake funded postgraduate training. You will work with families, schools and health and social care to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Educated to RQF Level 3 (A level) with an appropriate (reh)habilitation qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Postgraduate diploma in rehabilitation funded by ECC; prior bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and ability to work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Undertake habilitation assessments and deliver mobility programmes for CYPVI aged 0-25.
• Deliver habilitation training (long cane, orientation and mobility, independent living, tech use) to CYPVI and supporters.
• Teach sighted guide techniques to families and staff; collaborate with schools and agencies.
• Monitor pupil progress in line with CFVI and statutory frameworks; perform risk assessments.
• Develop skills of parents and professionals to enable effective partnerships.
• Ensure transitions between settings and provide staff training as part of the VI team.

Skills

Habilitation and mobility expertise

Vision impairment knowledge

Team collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Adaptability in education settings

Education

RQF Level 3 (A level) with rehab qualification

Two-year postgraduate diploma (rehabilitation)

First/second class bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Educational assessment tools

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a Qualified Habilitation Specialist to join the Vision Impairment Specialist Teaching Service. You will support habilitation and mobility for CYPVI aged 0-25, develop tailored training and assessment plans, and promote access to the curriculum.

The role requires mobility across the area, a driving licence or equivalent, and a willingness to undertake funded postgraduate training. You will work with families, schools and health and social care to improve outcomes.