What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child & Family Vision Specialist position at Partners for Pediatric Vision?
Role Summary: We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and professional individual to join our dynamic team of Child & Family Vision Specialists. In this role, Specialists provide families with a child with visual impairment the education, resources, and support needed to help their children thrive including direct intervention, case management, and emotional support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Family Support & Intervention: Manage a caseload of 50–100 families annually, providing support via phone and video calls. Address parenting concerns and offer specific intervention strategies
- Clinical Collaboration: Partner with pediatric optometrists for vision exams weekly. Conduct pre-exam health histories, record clinical notes, and help families translate medical findings into actionable home and school support
- Case Management: Create tailored intervention plans, gather resources, and make referrals to community agencies
- Community Engagement: Participate in approximately 10-12 family events per year to build rapport and offer hands-on support
- Outreach: Represent the organization in meetings with school districts, regional centers, and other service providers. Provide in-service training and consultations to community professionals
- Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate family data and exam tracking. Collect necessary release forms and documentation
- Team Collaboration: Weekly meetings with fellow Specialists for professional development, support, and case consultation
Qualifications:
- Education: BA in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Child Development, Social Work, or a related field
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years working with children with special needs and their families (early intervention, school, or medical setting preferred)
- Strong child observation skills and knowledge of developmental domains
- Familiarity with local service systems (Regional Centers, School Districts, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal skills, specifically active and reflective listening
- High level of organization and comfort working in a remote/hybrid environment
- Attributes: A non-judgmental, professional, and child-friendly approach. Ability to speak confidently to both individuals and large groups
What We Offer:
- Specialized training on pediatric visual impairments, specific interventions, and accommodations for children with vision loss
- Professional development
- The opportunity to work alongside a passionate, multi-disciplinary team
Job Type: 25 – 30 hours per week, including weekends