Vision Rehabilitation Assistant

Troy University; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy University seeks a Vision Rehabilitation Assistant in Talladega, AL. The role involves interacting with the public to present ADRS positively, and supporting the State Coordinator of Blind Services across Alabama with travel duties and documentation.

The position requires driving, travel readiness, and administrative tasks to maintain program operations. Responsibilities include calendar management, inventory control, assembling handouts, and assisting with accessible materials using

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a valid Alabama Driver’s License.
• Must own a safe, dependable automobile with comprehensive insurance for job use.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the public so ADRS is represented positively by phone or in person.
• Transport and accompany the State Coordinator of Blind Services on a statewide basis, including overnight and some weekend travel.
• Complete travel forms, time sheets, and leave requests in a timely manner.

Skills

Valid Alabama Driver's License

Safe driving record

Ability to travel statewide

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Talladega, AL

The Vision Rehabilitation Assistant position is responsible for:

• Interact with public so that ADRS is represented in a positive manner via phone or in person.


• Transport and accompany State Coordinator of Blind Services on a statewide basis including extensive overnight and occasional weekend travel.


• Complete travel forms, time sheets, and leave requests in a timely manner.


• Maintain Outlook Calendar.


• Inventory and monitor program supplies.


• Prepare and distribute handouts/reports.


• Read written correspondence for Coordinator of Blind Services.


• Order and organize supplies for special programs.


• Utilize computer and assistive technology to transcribe materials for State Coordinator of Blind Services and other staff in an accessible format (Braille, large print, and electronic).


• Perform other duties as assigned by State Coordinator of Blind Services.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.


• 2. Must have valid Alabama Driver’s License.


• 3. Must have a safe and dependable automobile with comprehensive insurance for use on the job and provide proof of insurance.


• 4. Must have good driving record.


• 5. Must have a minimum automobile insurance policy in effect.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Experience working with individuals who are blind or visually impaired

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?

Driving is a primary responsibility

Work Hours

• Ability to travel statewide and occasionally provide services for overnight trips


• Flexible hours to accommodate early or late afternoon appointments


• 40 hours per week

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

• Ability to lift and/or move approximately 20-25 pounds

Does this position have supervisory responsibility?

No

Posting Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Position is funded by external sponsor agency. Troy University is under no obligation to maintain this position if funding from external source is reduced or ceased.

Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference

Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact [e-mail].

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  
  
  
  • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
  
  
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  
  
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  
  
  • Social Media website
  
  
  • Indeed
  
  
  • Other employment website (please specify below)
  
  
  • Employee Referral (please specify below)
  
  
  • Local newspaper (please specify below)
  
  
  • Professional journal (please specify below)
  
  
  • Other source (please specify below)
  
  
  
  


• Please specify:
  

  (Open Ended Question)

  
  


• * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
  
  
  
  • Not a current Troy University employee
  
  
  • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
  
  
  • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
  
  
  • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
  
  
  
  


• * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  


• * Do you have a valid Alabama Driver's License with clear driving record and insurance coverage equivalent to the minimum amount required by the state?
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No
  
  
  
  

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter


• List of References

• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.


• Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiant Action employer.


• Troy University participates in eVerify.