Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vision Rehabilitation Therapist position at the Hiram G Andrews Center, Student Service Division offers a meaningful way to support students as they build confidence and independence. This role blends problem solving, creativity, and hands‑on guidance to help individuals succeed in school, training, and daily life.

You will join a caring team that values innovation and believes in the potential of every student.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Commonwealth Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Intern program or equivalent qualification.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in rehabilitation teaching of the blind/visually impaired or related field with practicum.
• Active ACVREP Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized vision rehabilitation therapy to support students’ independence and learning.
• Assess students and develop plans for educational, vocational, and daily living goals.
• Teach navigation, adaptive techniques, and use of assistive devices; collaborate with instructors for accessible learning environments.

Skills

Assessment skills

Educational planning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in rehab for visually impaired

ACVREP certification

Internship program completion or equivalent

Job description

The Vision Rehabilitation Therapist position with the Hiram G Andrews Center, Student Service Division offers a meaningful way to support students as they build confidence and independence. This role blends problem solving, creativity, and hands‑on guidance to help individuals succeed in school, training, and daily life. You will join a caring team that values innovation and believes in the potential of every student. This is a chance to make a lasting impact while growing your professional skills.

This position provides individualized vision rehabilitation therapy to support students in developing independence, educational readiness, and access to learning tools. As a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, you will perform the following duties:

• Participant Assessment: Evaluate individuals to determine needed foundational training before program admission
• Service Planning: Develop plans that support educational, vocational, and independent living goals
• Assistive Technology Support: Recommend, teach, and troubleshoot adaptive devices and coordinate repairs
• Accessible Materials: Produce and distribute materials in Braille, large print, electronic, or audio formats
• Campus Collaboration: Work with instructors and staff to provide accommodations and support accessible learning environments
• Skill Development: Teach navigation, daily living skills, and adaptive techniques as needed

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the commonwealth’s Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Intern program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree or certificate from an approved college or university program in rehabilitation teaching of the blind or visually impaired, vision rehabilitation therapy, teacher of the visually impaired, or education with a concentration in visual impairment, that includes a practicum; or
• Possession of an active Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist certificate issued by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.