Vision Rehabilitation Training Specialist III

DelDOT; New Castle (DE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Accommodations available

Job summary

Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) seeks a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT) to provide statewide training and instruction for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The role includes customized 1:1 instruction, living skills, Braille, currency identification and low vision support to promote independence.

The position may require occasional nights and weekends to serve participants and operational needs, with a CVRT certification required for Level III selective

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in delivering training or education courses, services, individual or group activities using a variety of materials and equipment.
• One year of experience in preparing and maintaining training or education records and reports such as course schedules, rosters, training updates or records of participation.
• One year of experience in researching, selecting and designing courses, curricula, lesson plans, instructional methods, materials, or activities to meet training or education needs and learning objectives.
• One year of experience in creating methods and tools to analyze and evaluate training or education needs and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and delivers a variety of training and/or education courses, services, and activities.
• Organizes and prepares materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment.
• Researches and selects or recommends the method of delivery, materials, equipment, assistive technology, or activities to promote learning considering evidence-based and best practices.
• Coaches others and provides feedback that fosters learning, understanding or improved performance.
• Collects and analyzes data through surveys, course evaluations, interviews, specialized assessments, meetings, and other methods to evaluate quality and effectiveness and identify needs, requirements, issues, and challenges.
• Makes recommendations for improvements based on findings such as new or modified courses, instructional methods, materials, equipment, and resources.
• Provides technical guidance, advice, and direction on training and education matters and promotes the use of related services and resources.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports such as course schedules, rosters, training updates, or records of participation.
• Completes continuing education to remain current on applicable standards, methods, techniques, best practices, laws, rules, and regulations in the assigned training and education area(s).
• Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on relevant training and/or education information.
• May maintain content on social media, and create, edit, and post instructional and promotional materials, brochures, videos, or other information.
• May operate and maintain training facilities such as visitor or education centers.

Skills

Training delivery

Curriculum design

Data collection & analysis

Record keeping

Job description

Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) seeks a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT) to provide statewide training and instruction for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The role includes customized 1:1 instruction, living skills, Braille, currency identification and low vision support to promote independence.

The position may require occasional nights and weekends to serve participants and operational needs, with a CVRT certification required for Level III selective