Youth Transition Consultant — Blindness Rehab

Department of Labor; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Health insurance coverage

Dental insurance

Job summary

Department of Labor – Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBVI) in Portland seeks a Blindness Rehabilitation Specialist Transition Consultant to coordinate services across birth to 24 with families and education teams. The role emphasizes advocacy, program navigation, and planning for education and independent living goals.

Responsibilities include meetings with clients and professionals, applying relevant laws, and coordinating with TVIs, O&M, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of blindness and visual impairment and their impact on development.
• Knowledge of blindness rehabilitation services, programs, and resources.
• Knowledge of federal and state special education laws, regulations, and service systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Meets with clients, families, and relevant professionals to explain applicable laws, rights, services, options, timelines, and alternative resources.
• Provides services to potentially eligible students, including Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and transition services, consistent with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
• Provides vocational rehabilitation services to transition-age youth and consults with vocational rehabilitation counselors to support continuity between educational and vocational services.
• Coordinates with Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs), Orientation and Mobility Specialists (O&M), Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (VRTs), and other professionals to support comprehensive blindness rehabilitation services.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of blindness and visual Impa

Counseling and family engagement

Independent and team work

Advocacy for individuals who are blind

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Department of Labor – Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBVI) in Portland seeks a Blindness Rehabilitation Specialist Transition Consultant to coordinate services across birth to 24 with families and education teams. The role emphasizes advocacy, program navigation, and planning for education and independent living goals.

Responsibilities include meetings with clients and professionals, applying relevant laws, and coordinating with TVIs, O&M, and