Rehabilitation Teacher

Overall Responsibilities:

The Rehabilitation Teacher is responsible for the implementation of individualized daily living skills instruction to clients adjusting to vision loss and to support their goals to remain independent in their home and daily activities. The Rehabilitation Teacher will provide virtual, telephone, and/or in-person instruction to clients served in the community and in the center as needed or requested by the supervisor. The Rehabilitation Teacher may travel throughout a wide geographic area to provide instruction to clients in their home. Incumbent must be able to provide their own transportation to various client sites for home visits as needed.

Education and Experience:

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Vision Rehabilitation, Education, or other related field. An Associate's degree from an ACOTE accredited program, COTA certification through NBCOT, and at least 3 years of experience in the field of blindness or visual impairment will be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with diverse clientele and exercise discretion, confidentiality, and independent judgment.
• Be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to meet the needs of the clients, the organization, and its customers.
• Self-directed, requiring minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of physical and psychosocial adjustments to the loss of vision.
• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal Laws, rules, and regulations, including HIPAA requirements.
• Knowledge of low vision adaptive aids and appliances.
• Ability to problem solve and utilize necessary resources.
• Ability to function independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to organize and manage case load, set priorities, and pay attention to details to ensure work is accurate and tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Provide own transportation to various client sites. Personal vehicle mileage will be reimbursed. Reasonable accommodations will be made when able.
• Be CPR/First Aid certified or have the ability to get certified if transporting clients.
• Have a smartphone to use for business purposes.
• Ability to lift/move/transfer materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend frequently.
• While performing the duties of the job, the incumbent may be exposed to outdoor changing weather conditions and various indoor environmental conditions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide vision rehabilitation instruction with a focus on personal and home management skills.
• Develop individualized plans in conjunction with the client to meet their goals.
• Instruct individuals and small groups, both in the community and in the center, in various daily living skills including, but not limited to, the use of magnification, glare shields, lighting, time telling, food preparation, money management, medication and diabetes management, household tasks, cleaning, clothing care and identification, personal grooming, sewing, dining skills, leisure activities, time management, labeling, and telephone use.
• Provide instruction in personal communication and technology, as appropriate for the client's needs, including handwriting, note taking, Braille, telephone use, reading using low vision adaptive devices, using audio and smart devices to accomplish tasks, and accessing low vision apps.
• Emphasize the effective use of any residual vision, tactile, and other sensory modalities and reinforce learning associated with other areas of instruction.
• Accurately maintain client files and the timely documentation for reporting and billing.
• Maintain knowledge of and/or how to access community resources to make appropriate referrals as needed.
• Stay current in the field through conferences and workshops and provide training to other professionals as directed.
• Ensure annual training on HIPAA privacy, security, and breach reporting is maintained and HIPAA standards are followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Action-Oriented - take strategies and ideas, develop plans and turn them into reality
• Drives for Results - instill a sense of urgency in their teams and organizations. Striving for results involves communicating a clear vision, setting priorities, and developing and executing plans that achieve the desired outcomes
• Interpersonal Savvy - Possessing a diverse set of interpersonal skills and knowing when to apply each one is crucial. All relationships require respect, authenticity, and care. By building connections in a flexible and considerate manner, you can achieve results while fostering goodwill, ensuring that others are eager to collaborate with you in the future.
• Decision Quality - Good decisions are a blend of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. Sound choices strike a balance between speed and quality. It's unrealistic to expect to be completely correct all the time. Instead, the focus should be on making sufficiently accurate decisions to move forward while also allowing enough time for effective execution.
• Communicates Effectively - Effective communication leads to mutual understanding, harmony, and action. Leaders use communication to inform, persuade, coach, and inspire. When the audience receives the message, it should be clear, relevant, and impactful. Strong communication allows you to convey your vision, guide others toward a common goal, and energize them to collaborate and work together in the same direction.
• Cultivates Innovation - Innovation is crucial for organizations in a constantly evolving and competitive environment. It is essential for all employees to be engaged in driving innovation.
• Accepts Accountability - Taking responsibility means being answerable for your own actions as well as for the actions of those you lead. Ensuring accountability in others is equally important. Accepting accountability for a losing strategy just as you would for a winning one demonstrates that you stand behind your decisions. This fosters a culture of accountability within your team. By holding yourself and others accountable, you help develop trust and respect, which in turn leads to high performance and increases the likelihood of success.

Core Values:

Opportunity

• I will communicate in a way that makes others feel respected, valued and heard.
• I will actively listen to others when they communicate with me.
• I will work together with others to achieve our goals.
• I will be open to change as it will support the Bosma Mission and Vision
• I will take risks when necessary.

Accountability

• I will arrive on time for my shift and be ready to work.
• I will help my coworkers.
• I will acknowledge my mistakes and work to correct them.
• I will work on solutions to problems and communicate them to my leader respectfully and collaboratively
• I will be willing to accept constructive feedback to improve my performance.
• I will perform to the expectations outlined in my role.

Innovation

• I will conduct myself at work in a way that creates a positive outlook.
• I will have an open mind to changes that provide benefits and opportunities to others.
• I will challenge myself to be curious and a lifelong learner.
• I will positively collaborate with others.

The employee filling this position has been authorized by the Bosma Management Team to perform the job duties listed in this job description.