Vision Rehab Therapist & O&M Specialist — Empower Lives

Helen Keller Services; 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 & Mobility Specialist (VRT/OMS) to help individuals with visual impairments travel independently and live more independently.

You will work on a multidisciplinary team, develop VRT/O&M plans, teach techniques, assess client needs, and coordinate services with NYSCB and HKSB instructors. This is a full-time role in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in vision rehabilitation therapy and orientation mobility, or Bachelor’s with NYSCB-approved training.
• Ability to teach VRT and O&M to individuals with visual impairments.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong commitment to the mission and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute VRT/O&M plans aligned with client goals.
• Assess independent living and travel needs; document progress.
• Coordinate instruction and schedule client sessions.
• Collaborate with NYSCB staff and HKSB instructors.
• Provide public education and in-service training.

Skills

Vision rehab therapy

Orientation & Mobility

Client assessment

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Public education

Instruction/training

Education

Master's in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy & O&M

Job description

Helen Keller Services in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist/Orientation & Mobility Specialist (VRT/OMS) to help individuals with visual impairments travel independently and live more independently.

You will work on a multidisciplinary team, develop VRT/O&M plans, teach techniques, assess client needs, and coordinate services with NYSCB and HKSB instructors. This is a full-time role in a supportive, mission-driven environment.