Blindness Rehabilitation Specialist - Anticipated Vacancy

Blindness Rehabilitation Specialist Transition Consultant Department of Labor – Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBVI) Job Class Code: 5052 Grade: 23 - Professional/Technical Salary: $51,500.80-$72,259.20/Annually Location: Portland Opening Date: November 3, 3036 Closing Date: November 18, 2026 Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. Children and young adults who are blind or have low vision, along with their families, have unique needs that often require coordinated support from multiple providers, agencies, and systems across home, school, community, and vocational settings. The BLRS/TC provides consultation, service coordination, advocacy, and connections to resources and information for individuals from birth through age 24 and their families. Working collaboratively with the individual, family, and rehabilitation team, the BLRS/TC helps identify needs, navigate services, and plan for future educational, vocational, and independent living goals. Although the position serves individuals across the birth-to-24 age range, the BLRS/TC works most closely with middle school students and youth preparing for transition to adulthood. For more information please contact Carrie Brooker at View email address on click.appcast.io or at View phone number on click.appcast.io Primary Tasks Meets with clients, families, and relevant professionals to explain applicable laws, rights, services, options, timelines, and alternative resources. Provides services to potentially eligible students, including Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and transition services, consistent with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Provides vocational rehabilitation services to transition-age youth and consults with vocational rehabilitation counselors to support continuity between educational and vocational services. Counsels and supports children and families regarding DBVI services, adjustment to blindness or visual impairment, and available resources. Coordinates with Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs), Orientation and Mobility Specialists (O #J-18808-Ljbffr MaineGuide