Rehabilitation of the Blind Sp
Core
Provides complex professional rehabilitation services, including counseling, instruction, and assessment for individuals who are blind or severely visually impaired to facilitate independent living and employment.
Role type
Rehabilitation Specialist (Orientation and Mobility)
Builds
Individualized rehabilitation and independent living plans
Domain
Disability Services / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Braille reading and writing, orientation and mobility instruction, counseling, assessment of disability and potential, plan development and monitoring, community resource development
Preferred skills
Experience in dog guide techniques, low vision aid management, electronic device access training
Technologies
Electronic devices for information access
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments of independence, communication, and mobility; provide instruction in daily living, orientation, and mobility skills; develop and monitor individualized rehabilitation plans; consult with medical personnel; educate civic groups and professionals; manage caseloads and document progress.
Seniority
Entry to Senior, hands-on IC