Vision Rehab Therapist & Mobility Specialist: Independence

Nationaldb; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Voluntary Ancillary plans

403b Program with Employer Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Helen Keller Services in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist/ Orientation and Mobility Specialist (VRT/OMS) to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The role provides instruction to travel independently and develop living skills within a multidisciplinary team to support independence and community participation.

The position requires a Master’s in vision rehab therapy or a Bachelor's with NYSCB training; ACVREP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in vision rehabilitation therapy or Bachelor's with NYSCB program meeting standards.
• ACVREP certification preferred.
• Must be able to assess and teach travel and independent living skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes VRT/OMS plans for clients.
• Conducts assessments and documents progress over training cycles.
• Coordinates with NYSCB staff and other instructors to deliver services.

Skills

Vision rehabilitation

Orientation mobility

Client assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s in Vision Rehab

Bachelor’s + NYSCB program

Job description

Helen Keller Services in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist/ Orientation and Mobility Specialist (VRT/OMS) to empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The role provides instruction to travel independently and develop living skills within a multidisciplinary team to support independence and community participation.

The position requires a Master’s in vision rehab therapy or a Bachelor's with NYSCB training; ACVREP certification is preferred.