Exciting Career Opportunity at the Helen Keller Services! Recent Graduates welcome to apply. Generous 4 week vacation package with additional paid holidays, personal days, and sick days. Health insurance offered, employer matched 403b program, and 6 month temporary housing and relocation reimbursement benefits offered!

Vision Rehabilitation Therapist and Orientation and Mobility Specialist (VRT/O&M)

HKS currently has an exciting open opportunity to be a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist and Orientation and Mobility Specialist (VRT/OMS) in our Brooklyn and Islandia location. The VRT/OMS is responsible for providing instruction to people with visual impairments to increase their independence in completing daily living and traveling skills.

Essential duties/Responsibilities:

• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop reports that include the needs and strengths of the client.
• Develop and implement individualized training plans to include effective and meaningful instruction in the areas of VRT and O&M
• Provide instruction in the areas of VRT (including but not limited to communication skills, meal planning and preparation skills, and organizational skills) and in the areas of O&M (including but not limited to motor, sensory, and cognitive development, indoor/outdoor instruction, long cane use, and public transportation training) in clients’ home, work, and community environments as appropriate.
• Document clients’ progress through standardized reports
• Provide consultation and resources to clients and family/friends and act as a liaison with outside organizations, CBVH staff, etc. as appropriate.
• Case management and preparation of all client reports including scheduling and coordinating all client instruction.

Education/Certifications:

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in Orientation & Mobility and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy or Bachelor’s degree and successful competition of CBVH approved program. ACVREP dual certification preferred.

Benefits:

• PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Voluntary Ancillary benefits
• 403b plan w/employer match

Career advancement opportunities