[tabi] OPEN POSITION: Vocational Services / Assistive Technology Specialist at Lighthouse of the Big Bend

From: Lighthouse of the Big Bend <lighthousebigbend@xxxxxxxxx>
To: tabi <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:13:48 -0500
Please forward to anyone who may be interested in applying. Position closes
January 20, 2013. Thanks!

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*OPEN POSITION*: Vocational Services / Assistive Technology Specialist

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*AGENCY*: Lighthouse of the Big Bend in ****Tallahassee**, **FL********

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BASIC FUNCTION:     *The primary goal of this position is to provide vision
rehabilitation services including vocational skills, assistive technology
and computer instruction, as well as other skills needed for job
preparation for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) clients who are blind or
visually impaired in the eleven county area of the **Big Bend**.****

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*SUPERVISOR: *Assistant Director**

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*WORK DIRECTON: *Works under the direction of the Vocational Services
Director

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*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*

**·         **Travels within the eleven county area served by the
Lighthouse to serve Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) clients who are blind or
visually impaired at the Lighthouse facility, or in their home, school or
workplace.****

**·         **Initially conducts a Comprehensive Functional Assessment and
develops an individualized training plan, and then provides vocational
skills, computer and assistive technology instruction, and other skills
needed for job preparation for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) clients who
are blind or visually impaired.****

**·         **Leads groups and/or classes on vocational training, computer
and assistive technology skills, and other skills needed for job
preparation. ****

**·         **Coordinates delivery of timely services with the Division of
Blind Services (DBS), other collaborating agencies and local employers,
including job readiness, job coaching and job accommodations.****

**·         **Communicates with the Vocational Services Director, other
Lighthouse Specialists and the Division of Blind Services (DBS) Counselors
regarding VR client progress.****

**·         **Facilitates all required paperwork and statistical data
related to individual VR client files and attendance logs as required by
the Lighthouse and DBS.****

**·         **Records VR client service delivery hours and case notes per
individual service plans in the Lighthouse database so that service
delivery data can be processed in a timely manner for billing requirements.*
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***·         ***Maintains a positive working relationship with eye care
professionals, physicians, employers and other community agencies to
develop referral sources and employment resources.****

**·         **Assists with the orientation, training and supervision of new
staff, interns, practicum students and/or volunteers.****

**·         **Participates in VR client staffings with the Lighthouse
and/or DBS Staff.****

***·         ***Participates in activities and events to perform the
organizational mission.****

**·         **Contributes to continuous programmatic quality improvement by
innovating and/or seeking opportunities to promote professional growth.****

**·         **Adheres to the “Rehabilitation Teaching Code of Ethics” which
is included in the Lighthouse’s Personnel Policy.****

**·         **Performs other duties as assigned.****

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*POSITION REQUIREMENTS: *****

**·         **Minimum of 1 year experience working with visual disabilities
(or one year college in field of visual disabilities) required.****

**·         **Experience with speech and magnification assistive technology
for individuals with visual impairments and ability to teach computer
skills including typing and computer applications such as word processing,
Excel, databases, email, and accessing the Internet.****

**·         **DBS Endorsement in Screen Magnification and Endorsement in
Speech Software required; may be obtained after employment.****

**·         **Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in a related
field such as visual disabilities, vocational rehabilitation counseling,
human services, etc. ****

**·         **Experience with Vocational Rehabilitation services.****

**·         **Excellent verbal and written communication skills.****

**·         **Level 2 background check****


*SALARY*: $30,000 - $35,000 annually, plus excellent benefits*

TO APPLY*: Submit a *REQUIRED* cover letter and also a resume to the
Lighthouse of the **Big Bend** to info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx by January 20,
2013

For more information please visit our website at
http://www.lighthousebigbend.org****

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Lighthouse of the Big Bend - Guiding People Through Vision Loss
3071 Highland Oaks Terrace, Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 942-3658 - www.lighthousebigbend.org
[tabi] OPEN POSITION: Vocational Services / Assistive Technology Specialist at Lighthouse of the Big Bend

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