[Jobs] Rehab teaching position in Rhode Island

[Antonio Guimaraes]

Just forwarding this job opportunity:

Antonio Guimaraes

IN-SIGHT is currently seeking two vision rehabilitation teachers to work in our newly designed program.  We are looking for individuals who have an interest
in working with adults, have a strong interest in working in the vision field, and are willing to eventually pursue certification.  We have grant funding
to provide training, so while experience would be welcome, we are open to investing in someone who has potential.

The position overview is attached.  If you know of anyone who might be interested, please feel free to forward it along.

Additionally, if there are any industry-related websites where we should post the position, please let me know.

Thanks for your help.

Christopher A. Butler

Executive Director

IN-SIGHT

"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much"

          - Helen Keller

www.in-sight.org

Position: Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

 

Status: Full Time, permanent

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

 

To provide assessment and instruction to adults who are blind or visually impaired; to instruct in the areas of communications, home management, personal management; to support and assist adults who are blind and visually impaired to become vocationally and personally adjusted to their disability 

 

As a member of the Rehabilitation team, the vision rehabilitation therapist will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the consumer's current skills' levels; assist the consumer to develop reasonable goals through the creation of an Individualized Rehabilitation Plan; and provide instruction in adaptive techniques to increase independence and integration in the community; and to perform other duties as required.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Education:  Such as may have been gained through:  Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in the areas of Vision Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation, Education, Occupational Therapy, or a related field; and

 

Experience: Such as may have been gained through:  Experience in vision rehabilitation, including low vision therapy, orientation and mobility, independent living skills training, either residential or community based; adult education, or special education, or any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

 

Candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills; be able to problem-solve; have excellent interpersonal skills; work effectively as a member of a team; be willing to pursue professional training toward certification as a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist.

 

 

Application Procedures:

 

Send resume and cover letter to Vision Rehabilitation Search, IN-SIGHT, 43 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02888 or via e-mail to rconnor at in-sight.org.  For more information, go to www.in-sight.org.
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Just forwarding this job opportunity:
 
Antonio Guimaraes
 
IN-SIGHT is currently seeking two vision rehabilitation teachers to work in our newly designed program.  We are looking for individuals who have an interest
in working with adults, have a strong interest in working in the vision field, and are willing to eventually pursue certification.  We have grant funding
to provide training, so while experience would be welcome, we are open to investing in someone who has potential.
 
The position overview is attached.  If you know of anyone who might be interested, please feel free to forward it along.
 
Additionally, if there are any industry-related websites where we should post the position, please let me know.
 
Thanks for your help.
 
Christopher A. Butler
 
Executive Director
 
IN-SIGHT
 
"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much"
 
          - Helen Keller
 
http://www.in-sight.org www.in-sight.org
 
Position
: Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
 
Status
: Full Time, permanent
 
Duties/Responsibilities
:
 
To provide assessment and instruction to adults who are blind or visually impaired; to instruct in the areas of communications, home management, personal management; to support and assist adults who are blind and visually impaired to become vocationally and personally adjusted to their disability
 
As a member of the Rehabilitation team, the vision rehabilitation therapist will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the consumer’s current skills’ levels; assist the consumer to develop reasonable goals through the creation of an Individualized Rehabilitation Plan; and provide instruction in adaptive techniques to increase independence and integration in the community; and to perform other duties as required.
 
Minimum Qualifications
:
 
Education:  Such as may have been gained through:  Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in the areas of Vision Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation, Education, Occupational Therapy, or a related field; and
 
Experience: Such as may have been gained through:  Experience in vision rehabilitation, including low vision therapy, orientation and mobility, independent living skills training, either residential or community based; adult education, or special education, or any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
 
Candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills; be able to problem-solve; have excellent interpersonal skills; work effectively as a member of a team; be willing to pursue professional training toward certification as a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist.
 
 
Application Procedures
:
 
Send resume and cover letter to Vision Rehabilitation Search, IN-SIGHT, 43 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02888 or via e-mail to
mailto:rconnor at in-sight.org
rconnor at in-sight.org
.
 
For more information, go to www.in-sight.org.