Rehabilitation Teacher (North Central Indiana)

JOB OPENING

The League

for the Blind & Disabled

Independent Living Senior Blind Services

Rehabilitation Teacher

The Independent Living division of The League is seeking a dedicated hard-working and self-motivated Rehabilitation Teacherto assist with independent living activities individual advocacy peer counseling and case coordination services for older individuals who are blind or low vision who live in North Central Indiana (Elkhart Marshall Kosciusko St. Joe and LaPorte counties). The ideal candidate should be motivated to serve our community. Prefer a qualified person with a disability.

The League is Indianas largest Center for Independent Living headquartered in Fort Wayne since 1950. This position expands the organizations mission outside of the core 11 counties in Northeast Indiana allowing us to provide independent living services in underserved rural communities.

Essential Duties/Skills/Responsibilities/Qualifications

Experience working with seniors and/or individuals with vision loss.

Conducts initial assessment to determine consumers individual needs assisting consumer in developing initial intermediate and long-range goals tracking and monitoring progress.

Conducts low vision evaluations establishing needs for daily living and adaptive aids devises & equipment training.

Organizes leads and maintains local support groups for consumers and family members managing senior vision loss.

Offers information and referral (I&R) services;participates in individual and systems advocacy; andprovides individual peer support.

Represents the League at community health fairs conducting public education awareness and outreach activities.

Provides community organizations with training related to vision loss issues in older adults.

Maintains accurate up to date consumer files community activities and I&R contacts according to procedures.

Bachelors degree in Rehabilitation Teaching or related fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer a qualified person with a disability and/or an individual 55 years old or older (preference as identified by state funding source).

Benefits of Joining Our Team

As a full-time member of our staff you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

$4/mo. for employee Health Insurance (only $48.00 a year!) with a $3000 Health Reimbursement Account

FREE employee dental coverage long-term disability and salary-based group life insurance

Optional benefits include vision voluntary life insurance critical illness and accident insurance

Bonus structure based on employee and program performance

Employee retirement investments can begin on day 1 and after two Decembers the company will contribute 4.5% of the employees gross salary into a Simplified Employer (Retirement) Plan.

14 paid holidays paid vacation after 6 months 2 personal days upon hire and sick time accrues monthly.

Starting Hourly Wage between $20 - $25 based on qualifications and certifications

Qualified Candidates Should Apply through The League at

Application Deadline: May 7 2026 or until filled EOE / Drug Free Workplace / E-Verify