Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
Basic Information
Date posted: 07/13/2022
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posted by: Alphapointe
Salary: Varies based on experience
Contact Information
Address
7501 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64132
Phone
816-237-2029
Email
Address
7501 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64132
Phone
816-237-2029
More Details
Qualifications
- A high school graduate or equivalent is required.
- Eligible for ACVREP Certification.
- In-depth knowledge of principles, methodologies, tools, techniques, and equipment used for providing vocational and adjustment services to individuals who are blind/visually impaired.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations that are applicable.
- Ability to work with students with additional disabilities and modify lessons when needed to ensure student/client success.
- Knowledge of physical and psychosocial adjustments to the loss of vision.
- Ability to accurately maintain case management files and case reporting.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, to meet the needs of the organization and individuals receiving services.
- Ability to problem solve and utilize necessary resources.
- Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and independent judgement.
- Self-motivated; require minimal supervision.
- Effective listening skills.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to organize workflow, set priorities, and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
Job Description
Job Summary: University-trained vision rehabilitation therapist or a teacher of the visually impaired, to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to instruct clients of all ages in our rehabilitation department.
Essential Functions:
The essential functions of the vision rehabilitation therapist position consist primarily of, but are not limited to, the following:
- LITERACY – Braille/print/auditory media.
- VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION – Provide and interpret a computer-based vocational assessment test and prepare to share the results with the client and the vocational counselor, or someone from another funding source.
- ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY – Assist the adaptive technology instructor to provide training in computer applications, video magnification, refreshable braille and notetaker devices, and telephone apts.
- ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY – Provide indoor orientation and mobility as necessary.
- ADJUSTMENT TO BLINDNESS – Conduct small group classes in adjustment to blindness and provide general information to clients and families regarding visual loss and eye conditions.
- DAILY LIVING SKILLS – Teach and assist individuals and small groups in activities of daily living, including, but not limited to, meal preparation, eating techniques, personal management, medication management, and home management.
- OTHER DUTIES
Additional Functions:
- Assess and monitor client’s progress.
- Write and implement goals that align with the client’s case plan.
- Produce clear and concise monthly reports that reflect progress or concerns and share them with the client and the service providers.
- Participate in client staffing as needed.
- Participate in team planning and case management meetings.
- Compile and share resources with clients, families, team members, and community agencies.
- Collaborate with team members to organize community experiences that reinforce skills and build confidence.
- Attend training workshops and conferences and disseminate information to appropriate sources.
- Prepare for, or maintain, (ACVREP) certification.