The Vision Rehabilitation Assistant position is responsible for:
PLEASE NOTE: Position is located in Homewood, AL

• Ability to read and write fluently
• Ability to interact with public in a positive manner (over the phone and in person).
• Ability to travel including statewide travel and some overnight trips.
• Ability to transport visually impaired professional and dog guide to appointments, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate early or late afternoon appointments.
• Function as an assistant to a Vision Rehabilitation Therapists and/or Rehabilitation Counselors to include providing reader services, completing intake forms and scheduling appointments
• Provide follow up services to consumers as prescribed by the Vision Rehabilitation Therapists and/or Rehabilitation Counselor
• Provide feedback and reports to the Vision Rehabilitation Therapists and/or Rehabilitation Counselor regarding consumer behavior and goal achievement.
• Assist with ensuring that adaptive equipment prescribed to and instructed in the use of by the Vision Rehabilitation Therapists and/or Rehabilitation Counselor to the consumer is being utilized.
• Assist with creating and sending correspondence, filing, scanning and indexing documents.
• Schedule appointments and manage Outlook Calendar for Vision Rehabilitation Therapists and/or Rehabilitation Counselor
• Prefer knowledge and proficiency using Microsoft Office Software
• Provide light clerical duties assigned by the Rehabilitation Professional
• Other related duties as assigned.

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

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