Clinical Specialist

Position Summary TEAMability is seeking a creative, collaborative, and innovative Clinical Specialist – Visual Access, Active Learning & Complex Disabilities to join our transdisciplinary team. This role is designed for a professional with strong experience supporting individuals with complex disabilities, sensory differences, communication needs, motor challenges, and visual access needs, including Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). The position blends direct patient assessment and intervention with consultation, coaching, therapeutic planning, caregiver education, program development, and community engagement. The ideal candidate is resourceful, curious, and passionate about designing individualized strategies that help people participate more fully in therapy, home, school, work, and community environments. Clinical Assessment & Intervention Conduct functional visual access, CVI-informed, sensory, communication, and participation-based assessments for individuals with complex disabilities. Evaluate how vision, sensory processing, motor abilities, communication, cognition, positioning, and environmental factors affect participation and learning. Develop individualized recommendations that support engagement, communication, movement, independence, and meaningful participation. Participate directly in therapy sessions to model, implement, and monitor visual access, Active Learning, sensory, communication, and environmental strategies. Collaborate with therapists, rehabilitation technicians, caregivers, educators, and community partners to integrate strategies into daily routines and therapy plans. Active Learning & Environmental Access Promote Active Learning principles across TEAMability programs and therapy environments. Design and adapt sensory-rich environments that encourage exploration, movement, communication, choice-making, problem-solving, and self-directed learning. Recommend adaptations to improve visual access, physical access, communication access, and participation across home, school, therapy, and community settings. Assist in identifying adaptive equipment, assistive technology, AAC supports, positioning tools, and environmental modifications that increase engagement and independence. Team Collaboration, Education & Consultation Serve as an internal resource for CVI, visual access, Active Learning, complex disabilities, adaptive strategies, and participation-based intervention. Provide coaching, mentorship, and practical education to therapists, rehabilitation technicians, students, volunteers, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members. Participate in treatment planning, patient consultations, case reviews, and interdisciplinary problem-solving. Share current research, evidence-informed practices, resources, and innovative strategies with staff. Develop and lead trainings related to CVI, visual access, Active Learning, assistive technology, communication access, environmental adaptations, and complex disability intervention. Family Support, Program Growth & Community Engagement Educate families and caregivers about visual access, CVI-informed strategies, Active Learning, communication supports, environmental adaptations, and participation-based interventions. Provide practical recommendations that can be incorporated into daily routines at home, school, work, therapy, and within the community. Support the continued development of TEAMability’s visual access, CVI, Active Learning, and complex disability programs. Build relationships with schools, healthcare providers, eye care professionals, universities, community organizations, and disability service agencies. Participate in community education, outreach activities, professional presentations, awareness efforts, grant-related projects, and program evaluation as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree, professional credential, and/or equivalent experience in a field related to disability services, rehabilitation, therapy, education, recreation, sensory impairments, human development, healthcare, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with multiple, complex, developmental, physical, sensory, communication, or learning needs. Strong working knowledge of CVI, visual access, sensory processing, environmental adaptations, communication supports, and participation-based intervention. Knowledge of Active Learning principles and their application to individuals with complex disabilities. Ability to design creative, individualized strategies that support engagement, access, independence, and quality of life. Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Advanced CVI training, endorsement, certification, or significant professional experience; CTVI, OT, SLP, CTRS, O&M Specialist, educator, rehabilitation, assistive technology, AAC, or related credential. Experience providing staff training, school consultation, community education, or professional presentations. Spanish-English bilingual proficiency. Physical Requirements Ability to actively participate in therapy sessions and patient activities. Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, bend, reach, lift, and move throughout treatment environments. Ability to safely assist patients consistent with TEAMability policies and procedures. Ability to use computers, tablets, communication devices, adaptive equipment, and therapy materials. Ability to travel locally for community outreach, consultations, or educational activities as needed. Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $55,000–$80,000, commensurate with qualifications, credentials, specialized training, and experience. A collaborative, mission-driven work environment dedicated to innovation, creativity, inclusion, and empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their fullest potential. Benefits may include health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, continuing education support, professional development opportunities, employee assistance resources, and retirement benefits if applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer TEAMability is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, credentials, and disciplines to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr