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Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team. Summary

The Vision Rehab Therapist (VRT) and/or Certified Low Vision Therapist (CLVT) will be responsible for all phases of rehabilitation teaching for totally blind and visually impaired persons.  The VRT and/or CLVT will conduct low vision assessments and train individuals to use tactile, auditory, kinesthetic, and olfactory information.  In addition, the VRT and/or CLVT will provide information and referral to the visually impaired community and assist in the responsibility for referrals information and recommendation. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Supervise and conduct vision instruction/training to individuals who are visually impaired and blind utilizing the appropriate techniques.
2. Assist with the functional vision program and conduct functional vision assessments.
3. Assist in maintaining the aids and appliances inventory and updating the same.
4. Assist in developing an information and referral system for use by the community population who are blind and visually impaired.
5. Maintain a close working relationship with referral sources to ensure the needs of the persons referred to the Agency are met.
6. Generate written reports for rehabilitation teaching and low vision assessment with an emphasis on recommendations.
7. Maintain all necessary documentation required by the Agency, CARF and other regulatory and funding organizations.
8. Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards and ensure safety training throughout areas supervised and maintain same to meet CARF, OSHA, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

 None

Education Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university and current certification.

Approved Credentials: ACVREP, Occupational Therapists with graduate certificates in vision rehabilitation or low vision, licensed Teachers for the Visually Impaired, Licensed Optician, or organization has AER to serve individuals with vision loss.

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 1 year experience in rehabilitation teaching and a knowledge of vocational rehabilitation as related to visually impaired and blind individuals is required.  

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Employee must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider. If at any time the employee is unable to maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV's liability insurance provider, they must immediately notify Human Resources.
• Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.
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Skills & Abilities

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