Full Job Description
I. JOB IDENTIFICATION
A. TITLE: Rehabilitation Teacher
B. REPORTS TO: Vision Rehabilitation Services Manager
C. FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
II. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Rehabilitation Teacher is responsible for the evaluation and training of individuals to maximize self-sufficiency and independence in the home and/or work environment. Proficient teaching, problem solving, cooperating, and communication with internal/external service providers are key elements of the position, to ensure quality of service and consumer satisfaction.
III. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS
May supervise and train Rehabilitation Therapist assistants and student interns.
IV. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
A. Communication with the Vision Rehabilitation Services department leader is frequent.
B. Communication with staff, i.e.: Orientation and Mobility Instructor is ongoing.
C. Communication with eye doctors, NYSCB counselors and other vision related professionals is frequent.
D. Communication with human service agencies is occasional.
E. Communication with visually impaired consumers as well as their family members and significant others when appropriate is ongoing.
V. SUPERVISION REQUIRED
This position requires the ability to work independently and in close coordination with the Vision Rehabilitation Services department lead.
VI. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
This position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with specialization in rehabilitation teaching of individuals who are blind and a knowledge of Grade II Braille, or a Bachelor’s Degree and successful completion of a NYSCB-approved training program for professionals which meets nationally accepted standards.
VII. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Evaluate the consumer’s Rehabilitation Therapy needs in the home and/or work environment.
B. Provide instruction in meal preparation, home management, record keeping, and care for self and family members.
C. Instruction on usage of a qwerty keyboard.
D. Teach consumers about adaptive applications available for usage on electronic mobile devices.
E. Teach consumers to use mobile devices for communication, notetaking, record keeping, accessing information via the internet.
F. Implement adaptive equipment and instruction in the consumer’s work or home environment.
G. Provide instruction in reading and writing Braille, use of large print and/or audio methods of saving and retrieving information.
H. Request adaptive equipment and instruct in the use of these items.
I. Instruct in the use of low vision equipment.
J. Complete service logs and reports required by the Association, contract and referral source requirements.
K. Collaborate with staff to ensure continuity of services.
L. Keeps workplace organized and clean.
M. Perform other duties as assigned.
N. Maintains strict confidentiality in all aspects of AVRE activities.
AVRE encourages is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.96 - $28.37 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
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