The Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County. Position: Rehabilitation Specialist

The Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County is pleased to announce a job opportunity for its center located in Pacific Grove, CA.  For more information please contact Jeannie Cordero, Program Director, at 831-649-3505 or by email at vision@blindandlowvision.org.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION 1/02/09

 

Position: Rehabilitation Specialist

 

Hours: 37½ hours per week, FTE        

 

Salary: $42,000 to $50,000; plus medical, dental and vision insurance; three-month probationary period; paid time off; $0.48 per mile travel reimbursement

 

Holidays: Ten paid holidays per year

 

Paid Time Off: Employee accrues up to 25 paid days off per year

 

Retirement: The BVIC offers an opportunity to participate in a simple IRA after a six-month waiting period to join the plan

 

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation teaching for visually impaired or BA in Special Education with minimum one year experience working with the visually impaired. Valid driver’s license and own transportation.

 

Reports to: Business Director and Program Director

 

Responsibilities:

 

Independent Living Instruction; outreach and center-based

•Assess and evaluate client’s needs in home, community, education or vocational settings

•Develop plan of care for client

•Teach adaptive independent living skills, including Braille

•Facilitate referrals to appropriate agencies or services

•Document clients’ care

 

Public Relations

•Liaison to community sources concerning low vision services

•Participate in presentations and in-service workshops

 

Networking

•Work with other agencies and individuals to promote the goals of the BVIC and its clients

 

Inter-office

•Work closely with staff members to ensure that clients are served efficiently

 

Address: 225 Laurel Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Telephone: 831-649-3505