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Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
$125k-152k (estimate)
Full Time | Social & Legal Services
2 Months Ago
CLEVELAND SIGHT CENTER is Hiring a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Near Cleveland, OH
At Cleveland Sight Center we believe in the unbridled potential of those with whom we partner. The barriers people with vision challenges face don’t have to stop them from reaching their goals. Our staff help break down those barriers by providing the training, support, and tools needed to live the lives they want. If you want to work at a place where your creativity, diversity, and passion to make a difference is celebrated, come join our awesome team! Check out this video to learn how you can be part of our mission!
POSITION:
Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
CLASSIFICATION:
Full-time Regular
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Manager of Rehabilitation Services, is responsible for rehabilitation in daily living skills, adaptive communication skills, and functional low vision assessments and training to persons who have visual impairment and/or multiple disabilities.
Essential functions:
- Assess the rehabilitative needs, current functional level and capabilities of each client assigned, and trains the necessary skills.
- Completes all required and requested written documentation of services as scheduled as well as all other paperwork required by the department.
- Participates as a member of the rehabilitation team in staffing or required meetings to review the client’s progress and goals to appropriate staff.
- Writes Individualized Training Plan (ITP) and recommendations for adaptive devices for each client.
- Maintain current standards of professional growth by attending professional workshops and conferences as approved by the supervisor.
- Keep abreast of new developments in the field through professional reading and membership in professional organizations.
- Keep in close contact with the consumer, families and interested parties of the merits and limitations of rehabilitation teaching, including devices and technologies.
- Does community presentations to professionals or clients in the community.
- Performs other related duties upon request of the Supervisor
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Ability to be self-directed.
- Ability to teach adults and relate well to people with multiple disabilities.
- Ability to develop curricula, assess the client’s needs and use various teaching strategies in teaching of techniques that will foster independence such as: Braille, touch typing, adaptive handwriting, modified time telling techniques, money identification, assess the need for issuance of and the training with basic low vision devices, safe techniques of kitchen management and cooking; all aspects of homemaking and home maintenance; personal grooming; care and maintenance of clothes; identification of clothing, food and other household material; note-taking, use of large print, taped and Braille resources; use of some adaptive electronic devices and equipment.
- Excellent and effective communication skills (verbal and written).
- Knowledge of common eye conditions.
- Knowledge of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act is helpful.
- Must possess the ability to perform well in both a collaborative, team environment and independently.
- Superb organizational skills.
- Effective public speaking skills.
- Proficient computer literacy.
- The skills to assess the need for, the issuance of, and the training with basic low vision devices, which include but are not limited to a variety of devices, such as stand and hand-held magnifiers, strong magnifying reading glasses, loupes, and small telescopes.
Preferred qualifications:
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A minimum of two years of rehabilitation teaching preferred.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree with a major in rehabilitation teaching of persons who have a visual impairment and/or are ACVREP certified or certifiable.
Equipment/Tools Used:
- Personal computer; software including Word, Excel, Outlook.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and have the ability to stand, sit, bend, and type for long periods of time. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required. Employee must have the ability to go out in the community to make home, employer, and library, etc. visits to, with, or on behalf of clients.
Once hired, the employee must have reliable transportation. Employee/ driver must have current and sufficient automobile insurance and an acceptable driving record.
Work Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
The employee is expected to adhere to all agency policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to agency policies including HIPAA and Code of Ethics.
Employee Appreciation
Aside from a friendly, team-oriented and valued staff, as well as a beautiful and modern LEED Gold Certified building, we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual paid time off (below are full-time descriptions: part-time is pro-rated. All time off benefits start immediately):
- 20 days PTO, with increases after 5 years of service
- 7 sick days
- 9 holidays
- 37.5 hour work week (for the couple positions that are 40 hours, more paid time off is earned)
- One day per week remote work depending on position
- Full-coverage medical and dental insurance
- $600 annual in H.S.A. employer contributions (up to $1100 based on plan/entry date)
- 401(k) plan with 25% agency match
- Free 401k planning with licensed financial planner
- Agency paid life insurance
- Agency paid long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life insurance and voluntary short term disability insurance
- Comprehensive EAP (Employee Assistance Program) including self-care and professional/personal growth training
- Free parking
OUR MISSION
To provide individualized support and tools to navigate the visual world.
OUR VISION
A world where the quality of one’s sight does not determine the quality of one’s life.
WHO WE ARE
We are a team of professionals dedicated to providing the support and tools needed to navigate the visual world. Our team of optometrists, vision rehabilitation therapists, teachers, employment specialists and other staff assess one’s needs with empathy and professionalism, seeking to help each individual understand his or her unique vision-related challenges and the resources available to them.
We are a team of professionals dedicated to providing the support and tools needed to navigate the visual world. Our team of optometrists, vision rehabilitation therapists, teachers, employment specialists and other staff assess one’s needs with empathy and professionalism, seeking to help each individual understand his or her unique vision-related challenges and the resources available to them.
WHY WE ARE HERE
We live in a world that is designed for those with clear vision, creating challenges for those with less than clear vision. These challenges can be intimidating, isolating, and seemingly unfair, but, we believe the quality of one’s sight should not determine the quality of one’s life. Our mission is to provide support and tools to overcome sight challenges that exist in the visual world.
We live in a world that is designed for those with clear vision, creating challenges for those with less than clear vision. These challenges can be intimidating, isolating, and seemingly unfair, but, we believe the quality of one’s sight should not determine the quality of one’s life. Our mission is to provide support and tools to overcome sight challenges that exist in the visual world.
WHAT WE DO
We assess each individual’s specific needs, seeking to understand their vision-related challenges and goals. We then create an individualized plan to support them in reaching those goals through training on a variety of tools and techniques. We educate the community about the resources and opportunities available for those with less than clear vision, while also advocating for community awareness in a world designed for those with clear vision.
We assess each individual’s specific needs, seeking to understand their vision-related challenges and goals. We then create an individualized plan to support them in reaching those goals through training on a variety of tools and techniques. We educate the community about the resources and opportunities available for those with less than clear vision, while also advocating for community awareness in a world designed for those with clear vision.
HOW WE DO IT
We support individuals of all ages with a high level of compassion and expertise through individualized services that may include:
We support individuals of all ages with a high level of compassion and expertise through individualized services that may include:
- Vision exams and assessments
- Recommendations and instruction on low vision aids and assistive technology
- Training on tools and techniques
- Education and support to children and families
- Employment opportunities within CSC or other organizations
- Advocacy for accessibility needs in school, work and community
- Recreation and socialization activities
- Counseling and peer support groups
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Cleveland Sight Center is committed to values of diversity and inclusion in order to create a climate of respect that is supportive to everyone’s individual success. We strive to provide an environment favorable to all regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, age, nationality, ethnicity, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other factor or characteristic protected by law. We recognize that the responsibility for diversity and inclusion lies with all at the agency: leadership, administration, staff and volunteers.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Social & Legal Services
SALARY
$125k-152k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/01/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/01/2024
WEBSITE
clevelandsightcenter.org
HEADQUARTERS
CLEVELAND, OH
SIZE
25 - 50
FOUNDED
1906
TYPE
Private
CEO
ANDREW L SIKOROVSKY
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Social & Legal Services
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