Vision Rehab Therapist/Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Helen Keller Services (HKS); Village of Islandia (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization dedicated to empowering individuals with visual impairments is seeking a Vision Rehab Therapist/Orientation & Mobility Specialist. The role involves assessing client needs, developing tailored plans, and providing instruction for independent living and travel. Join a multidisciplinary team to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Personal Days

Holidays

403b with Employer Match

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s with approved program required.
• ACVREP dual certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' needs for independent living and travel.
• Develop individualized VRT and O&M plans.
• Deliver O&M instruction including cane travel and public transportation.

Skills

Assessment

Consultation

Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Orientation & Mobility and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy

Bachelor’s degree with CBVH-approved program

Job description

Vision Rehab Therapist/Orientation & Mobility Specialist

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Position Details

Location: Islandia, NY

Pay Range: $83,000 - $87,000 per year. Actual pay based on skills and experience.

About Helen Keller Services

Since 1893, HKS has been dedicated to empowering individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss, serving the NYC/Long Island area and beyond through various facilities and programs.

Role Overview

The VRT/OMS provides instruction to support independent travel and living skills for individuals with visual impairments. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored services.

Responsibilities

1. Assess clients' needs and abilities for independent living and travel.
2. Document evaluations and progress, and prepare reports.
3. Develop individualized VRT and O&M plans.
4. Coordinate and schedule client instruction sessions.
5. Collaborate with staff and external organizations.
6. Provide consultation, public education, and in-service training.
7. Deliver O&M instruction, including body image, spatial concepts, motor and sensory development, and techniques such as cane travel, street crossing, and public transportation use.
8. Provide VRT instruction covering self-care, household management, communication, food prep, organizational skills, financial management, pre-occupational skills, leisure, and adaptive device training.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Orientation & Mobility and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, or Bachelor’s degree with successful completion of CBVH-approved program.
• ACVREP dual certification preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Days, Holidays
• Additional voluntary plans
• 403b with Employer Match
• Career growth opportunities