Job Openings

AVI/Bridges

11/16/2022

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and assess personal needs and environment of each individual’s home/school/work life.
• Teaches mobility skills for indoor and outdoor orientation, sighted guide to caregivers and others & accessible technology devices
• Teaches concept development, spatial and sensory awareness, pre-cane techniques, mobility aids and provides environmental assessments.
• Interacts with clients, their family, caregivers and professional affiliates to identify and develop vision related goals including intervention and therapy programs.
• Provide support through consultation to individuals and their families regarding adjustment to vision loss.
• Provides interventions and supports to the client in the form of direct service, resources and information, collaboration with other programs and health care providers and transition planning
• Acts as a key resource in matters related to accessible design and the built environment.
• Maintain all case data, service tracking, key performance indicator benchmarking, reports and documentation consistent with VLRC Systems and Procedures.
• Keeps abreast of current materials, technology, standards of practice (ACVREP) related to providing service to individuals with vision loss by review of professional literature
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects Agency operations by keeping information confidential and secured.
• Understand use of and obtaining appropriate documentation (state and agency) needed for filing and billing purposes

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (B. A.)/Master’s Degree (M.S) required , Must have an Orientation and Mobility Certification for NYS ; ACVREP certified in Orientation and Mobility. Certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Fluent in English and Spanish a plus
• A valid NY State Driver’s License and ability to drive and an acceptable driving record for agency insurance coverage are required. Must be able to travel locally and regionally for appointments.
• Person-Centered, relationship builder, persistent, provides positive reinforcement when appropriate, empowering, creative, flexible, self-motivated, liaison skills, non-judgmental approach, organizational skills
• Adheres to all Agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to corporate compliance, personnel policies, HIPAA and all procedures
• Establishes and maintains a strong attention to detail, insuring work is accurate and complete, and adheres to all established deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

E_mail: yblitzer@bridgesrc.org

Phone: 8456241366 ext 144

Cert: COMS