Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT)- An AER Member Organization!

Job Description:

Job Summary
Lighthouse has an opportunity for an appropriately credentialed professional CVRT to
provide one-on-one, group and virtual training to adults and youth with vision loss. In the
role, the CVRT will also direct the work of non-credentialed instructors who also teach
individuals with low vision and blindness in the use of compensatory skills that empower
them to live safe, productive, and interdependent lives. These include skills of daily
living, communication, access technology, braille, pre-cane Orientation and Mobility, low
vision, adjustment to vision loss, career education, sensory-efficiency, and
self-determination. Instruction may take place in center-based, community-based and
virtual settings depending on the needs/abilities of the clients, as well as any pertinent
contractual or grant requirements. The CVRT will plan and implement vision
rehabilitation services and complete appropriate documentation of client progress to
maximize fulfillment of all deliverables.

Essential Functions

Supervision

Planning & Service
● Participate in ongoing program development, establishment, implementation and
evaluation efforts;
● Remains current regarding issues affecting the field of Vision Rehabilitation;
● Attends regional and/or national conference

Case Management & Reporting
● Working closely with clients of all ages with a visual impairment to assess their
needs;
● Conduct adult and youth assessments as scheduled. Complete full and accurate
documentation of each and develop required individualized service plans.
● Teach independent living skills, low vision skills, communication skills, and
technology skills to individuals or to small groups;
● Teach on-going braille lessons (as determined through evaluation);
● Determine the most effective adaptive devices and make appropriate
recommendation on acquiring them;
● Workwithin the requirements of contract and grant funding sources;
● Serve as aresource providing information and public education within the
community, assist in the community education effort in an effort to identify
unserved and underserved clients and serve as an ambassador for the agency
and its mission;
● Participate in ongoing program development, establishment, implementation and
evaluation efforts;
● Remains current regarding issues affecting the field of Vision Rehabilitation;
● Accept and perform other duties as assigned relating to the professional role and
responsibilities of a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist.
● Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Lighthouse Vision Loss Education
Center;

Community Education
● Provide information and adjustment counseling services, serve as an advocate,
and make referrals to other agencies for support services;
● Utilize the agency’s database to prepare and maintain client service records and
outcome data in a professional manner;
● Develop and maintain a professional working relationship and ongoing
communication with Division of Blind Service (DBS) and other agencies;
● Provide and maintain continuing support and/or information to families of clients,
as appropriate;
● Serve as aresource providing information and public education within the
community, assist in the community education effort in an effort to identify
unserved and underserved clients and serve as an ambassador for the agency
and its mission;
● Develop and maintain a strong and positive collaborative working relationship
with other staff, inter-departmentally, across the agency to provide seamless and
comprehensive services to clients;

Professional Development
● Remain professionally active and maintain efforts to learn about new teaching, methods,
tools, techniques, devices, apps, etc.
● Participate in available continuing education and staff development opportunities,
including opportunities to present to professional peers and co-workers.
● Participate in general agency development activities and events as appropriate and
necessary.
● Attends regional and/or national conferences as appropriate to build knowledge
base and maintain ACVREP certification;
● Participate in agency and department meetings to ensure communication and teamwork.
● Perform other duties as required, including serving adult clients when circumstances
require.
● Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Masters in Vision Rehabilitation
• Current Certification with ACVREP;
• Strong communication skills;

Experience:

• Experience working with adults, youth and persons with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Proficient in use of computers including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet research.
• Working knowledge of screen readers, iOS devices, braille displays and note takers
  preferable.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
  managers, clients, their families and the general public.
• High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.

Physical Demands:

• Independently navigate work environment and the LCF service community
• Moderate ability to move and lift items usually ranging up to 25 lbs.
• Prolonged standing upon occasion
• Prolonged sitting at workstation
• General good health and energy