Rehabilitation Associate - Part-Time

REHABILITATION ASSOCIATE (PART-TIME)

The Rehabilitation Associate will provide Center Based independent living skills instruction to adults who are blind or visually impaired so that they may function at a level which will result in an independent lifestyle. The Rehabilitation Associate is responsible for providing instruction on activities of daily living and functions as part of a multidisciplinary team providing various aspects of training.

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience working with people who are blind or visually impaired.

• Ability to work with diverse clientele.
• Ability to 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 State and Federal Laws, rules, and regulations that are applicable.
• 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 workload, set priorities, and pay attention to details to ensure tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• 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.

• Provide vision rehabilitation instruction in a variety of areas including personal and home management, communication skills, technology, keyboarding, and manual skills.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individualized plans with the client that focus on the short- and long-term needs of the client.
• Document the assessment of the client's skills, instruction provided, and progress toward goals in accordance with Program guidelines.
• As directed, instruct individuals and small groups 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, eating techniques, leisure activities, time management, labeling, telephone use, home safety techniques and repairs, and the use of various hand tools.
• 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.
• Emphasizes 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 as directed by the Rehabilitation Team Supervisor.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Action-Oriented - take strategies and ideas, develop plans and turn them into reality
• Resilient - bouncing back from difficult situations, maintaining a positive outlook and finding a way forward, requires courage and commitment

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.