Orientation Mobility SpecialistVision Rehabilitation Specialist Senior In-Training
Orientation Mobility SpecialistVision Rehabilitation Specialist Senior In-Training
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**Contact Information:
Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process contact Aggie Swanson ator email.
NOTE:This recruitment will be used to fill two 2 vacancies in two 2 different locations:Yakima County and Clark County. This position can be located within a threehour commute and alternative duty station. The ability to travel is required for this role. Additionally the Hiring Team may make a hiring decision at any time. It is in your best interest to apply at your earliest convenience. The DSB supports a hybrid remote work and flexible schedule opportunities.
DSB Relocation Allotment: DSB offers upon approval a relocation bonus and allotment for those staff relocating and needing to make the move to or across the beautiful state of Washington to join our team.
Who we are:
The goal of theWashington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) is to assist in the stable employment and increased independence of Blind Deaf Blind and Low Vision customers. DSB provides training counseling and support to help Washington residents of all ages who have a visual disability to pursue employment education and independent living. Our mission is Working together with individuals who are Blind DeafBlind or Low Vision so they can flourish in their homes communities and work places.
What you will be doing:As an Orientation & Mobility Specialist/Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Senior in this training position you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. This is an itinerant position providing instruction to adults and youth.
Through onthejob training you will gain proficiency in Vision Rehabilitation and Low Vision Therapy (ADLs and Low Vision Evaluations) using the latest technologies and training methods to support customers.
Youll analyze and evaluate the adaptive skills of individuals with Blindness DeafBlindness and Low Vision focusing on enhancing their Orientation & Mobility daily living activities and employment readiness.
In this role you will contribute to curriculum development implement effective training strategies and ensure compliance with Section 508 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Youll also help recruit assess and manage vendors who provide specialized adaptive rehabilitation training oversee the organization of Low Vision and Adaptive tools inventory and provide educational support to customers businesses community partners and employers. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow in a collaborative and engaging work environment while developing critical skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with visual impairments.
Duties
Some of what youll enjoy doing includes:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of customers vocational rehabilitation needs including disability family support education/work history and adaptive skills.
- Collaborate with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) to address issues and recommend solutions therapies and tools for low vision needs.
- Provide information and referrals to community resources and facilitate informed choice in service selection.
- Develop individualized training plans coordinate assessment results with the team and communicate training objectives and expectations to customers.
- Arrange training monitor progress and adjust plans as needed testing and measuring customer competencies.
- Serve as a regional and statewide resource educating community partners and employers on adaptive tools and techniques.
- Offer consultation presentations and technical assistance to community service providers for the application and use of adaptive tools and training.
- Once fully trained by DSB this position may lead onboarding training and development of lowerlevel vision rehabilitation staff ensuring competency across skill sets.
- Manage ongoing training requests and employee retention training coordinating with Regional Area Managers.
- Lead statewide process review and improvement efforts while independently performing comprehensive low vision evaluations and coordinating recommendations to vocational rehabilitation customers and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
This position may be filled at the Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Entry Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Journey or Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Senior level depending on qualifications. Advancement to the next level will be based upon the successful completion of an established InTraining Plan. Low Vision Evaluation and professional development of these skills are provided by DSB as the successful candidate progresses in their position.
What is an intraining planThe intraining is intended to provide an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal intraining plan. Upon successful completion of an intraining program the incumbent will move up to the next job classification that is listed on the intraining plan if applicable.
Required Qualifications forVision Rehabilitation Specialist Entry
To qualify for this specificVision Rehabilitation Specialist Entrylevel position a candidate must possess the following:- A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in blind or vision rehabilitation or closely related program in rehabilitation special education family and consumer science education or adaptive technology;
- NOTE: Two 2 years of experience in social services or providing services to individuals who are blind low vision or deaf blind will substitute for two 2 years of the required education.
- For those positions performing Orientation and Mobility functions current certification and a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in an accredited orientation and mobility program is required.
To qualify for this specificVision Rehabilitation Specialist Journeylevel position a candidate must possess one 1 of the following qualification combination options:
OPTION 1:- A Masters Degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in blind or vision rehabilitation or closely related program in rehabilitation special education family and consumer science education or adaptive technology.
- A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in blind or vision rehabilitation or a closely related program in rehabilitation special education family and consumer science education or adaptive technology; AND
- Two 2 years of paid professional experience providing services that teach adaptive skill of blindness to the blind low vision or deaf blind individuals.
- For those positions performing Orientation and Mobility functions current certification and a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in an accredited orientation and mobility program is required.
To qualify for this specificVision Rehabilitation Specialist Seniorlevel position a candidate must possess one 1 of the following qualification combination options:
OPTION 1:- A Masters Degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in blind or vision rehabilitation or a closely related program in rehabilitation special education family and consumer science education or adaptive technology.
- For those positions performing Orientation and Mobility functions current certification and a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in an accredited orientation and mobility program is required.
- A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in blind or vision rehabilitation or a closely related program in rehabilitation special education family and consumer science education or adaptive technology; AND
- Three 3 years of paid professional experience providing services that teach adaptive skills of blindness to the blind low vision or deaf blind individuals including one year of supervisory or lead experience.
- For those positions performing Orientation and Mobility functions current certification and a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in an accredited orientation and mobility program is required.
- Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Entry: $3728 $4987 per month)
- Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Journey: $4299 $5783 per month)
- Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Senior: $5117 $6876 per month)
- Effective in conducting superior work with a high degree of independence and autonomy.
- Demonstrates superior documentation and qualify of work.
Supplemental Information
Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:
- A letter of interestdescribing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting;
- A current resume detailing experience and education; and
- A current list of at least three 3 professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)
Conditions of employment:
Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Services for the Blind a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Union Inclusion:
This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Opportunity for All:
The Department of Services for the Blind celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race creed color national origin citizenship or immigration status marital status families with children (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sex sexual orientation gender identity diversity age status as a protected veteran honorably discharged veteran or military status status as an individual with the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
