Early Intervention Vision Provider - Early Learning Services

Organization Agency Contact Name and Information: Kimberly Basil; View email address on click.appcast.io Work Location Early Learning Center 5220 North High St Columbus 43214 Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Schedule Full-time Compensation $41.98 Agency Overview Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services (ODBES) was created by Ohio House Bill 33 in 2023. ODBES oversees the Ohio State School for the Blind, the Ohio School for the Deaf, Statewide Services and Outreach, and Early Learning Services (ELS). It operates under the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Early Learning Services supports young children from birth to pre-kindergarten who are blind, have low vision, are deaf, hard of hearing, or are deafblind. Families can access services through our Early Learning Center in Columbus or statewide through our Early Intervention services. Children learn in a safe and accessible setting using hands‑on activities, simple tools, and adaptive technologies to foster early language acquisition, concept development, and academic readiness. Job Description The Early Intervention Vision Provider serves children birth through age three who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind and their families. Using a family‑centered coaching approach, the provider supports caregivers and Early Intervention teams in understanding how vision impacts development and everyday routines. The successful candidate will provide specialized vision services, consultation, assessment, and coaching that promote developmental progress, sensory access, communication, mobility, early literacy, and independence. Essential Responsibilities Provide home and community‑based early intervention vision services to children birth through age three; Conduct functional vision assessments and developmental observations; Interpret eye reports and assist families in understanding their child's visual condition and its impact on development; Coach families and caregivers using evidence‑based Early Intervention practices; Collaborate with county Early Intervention teams through team meetings, consultations, and IFSP planning; Develop individualized strategies to support learning through vision, touch, hearing, and movement; Support development across all domains, including communication, cognition, motor skills, social‑emotional development, and adaptive skills; Provide recommendations regarding functional vision, orientation and mobility, environmental adaptations, sensory efficiency, early literacy, assistive technology, and compensatory skill development; Maintain documentation and reports in accordance with state and agency requirements; Participate in professional development and statewide team initiatives. Qualifications Valid Ohio Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) license and/or Certification as an Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS); Bachelor's degree required; Knowledge of visual impairments and their impact on child development; Completion of Ohio Early Intervention training modules; Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams; Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills; Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout assigned service areas. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree; Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families; Experience within Early Intervention or early childhood settings; Knowledge of the Primary Service Provider (PSP) coaching model; Experience supporting children with multiple disabilities, complex medical needs, or deafblindness. Supplemental Information The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status in making employment‑related decisions. The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Kimberly Basil at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for a position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio