VISION REHABILITIATION THERAPIST - 50374

About the role

This is entry level work in the field of rehabilitation of persons who are blind, and persons with visual impairments.

Employees in this class are responsible for developing and implementing plans of instruction and adjustment counseling in the areas of home management, independent living, and employment for persons with visual disabilities. Work at this level involves working with other rehabilitation personnel in order to provide instructional services to persons with visual disabilities. Work is performed under supervision of a unit supervisor and is reviewed for conformance to departmental standards and policies through regular reports and conferences.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in any major.
• One (1) year of professional experience providing rehabilitation services to individuals with visual disabilities.

OR

• Eligible to be certified as a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRP) by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) – A copy of certification or statement of eligibility from ACVREP must be included with the application.

OR

• Master’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy or a closely related field.

Note(s)

• This position requires extensive local travel in a personal automobile.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• This job is open to all applicants.
• An evaluation of Training and Experience as provided on the application will comprise 100% of the final score.

Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

Application must be received by 5:00 pm on the application deadline date shown above.

After You Apply

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