Rehabilitation Teacher - #Bvi00119

Title: Rehabilitation Teacher - #BVI00119

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: Minimum Starting Salary is $53,000 commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location: Blind & Vision Impaired

Agency Website: https://www.dbvi.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

"Seeking a candidate who is passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives and committed to the field of rehabilitation teaching for individuals who are blind, deafblind, or vision impaired.

In a visually oriented world, the role of a rehabilitation teacher is critical in fostering equal opportunities and enhancing the quality of life for those with vision impairments.

By providing comprehensive training, guidance, and support, the rehabilitation teacher can contribute to an inclusive society by helping individuals overcome challenges, cultivate independence, and transform their lives.

The rehabilitation teacher visits and instructs individuals in their homes in all areas that are applicable to their individualized goals.

Job Duties:

The Division of Services is a division of the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI). The Division of Services will provide a quality program of individualized rehabilitation services, educational consultation, technical assistance, and instruction that will empower eligible clients to achieve their desired levels of independence consistent with their abilities and informed choices.

We are seeking a Rehabilitation Teacher. The incumbent will instruct individuals in adaptive skills and techniques for gaining or maintaining their desired level of independence through individualized rehabilitation/independent living plans, counseling, and use of community resources and specialized equipment. Provide adjustment counseling, referral to community resources, and instruction in the use of specialized equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience-

Training in rehabilitation teaching or related field or have a combination of related training and related experience. Demonstrated skills in adjustment counseling, assessment of visual functioning, communication, Braille, homemaking, ADL, and recreational activities.

Demonstrated ability to communicate well verbally and in writing, to include caseload management skills. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in basic computer operations of word processing and e-mail.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

• This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1.
• A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's New Recruitment Management System. PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.