Blindness Rehabilitation Specialist - Anticipated Vacancy
Core
Provides consultation, service coordination, advocacy, and connections to resources for children and young adults (birth to age 24) who are blind or have low vision and their families.
Role type
Blindness Rehabilitation Specialist / Transition Consultant
Builds
Educational, vocational, and independent living plans for youth transitioning to adulthood
Domain
Special Education / Rehabilitation Services
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Knowledge of blindness rehabilitation services, federal and state special education laws, counseling, case coordination, multidisciplinary service delivery, advocacy
Preferred skills
Bachelors Degree in Education with specialization in pre-school or early childhood development OR a four-year degree in Education of the Blind or Visually Disabled
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Meets with clients, families, and professionals to explain laws, rights, and services; Provides Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and transition services; Counsels children and families regarding adjustment to blindness; Coordinates with TVIs, O&M specialists, and VRTs; Advocates for accommodations in school and employment settings; Assesses functional abilities to inform planning; Prepares case notes and reports.
Seniority
Entry-level professional