BLVS Employment Opportunities

  The Iris Network 06/04/2025 Return to view all job openings The Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) provides instruction to persons with vision impairments in the use of compensatory skills and assistive technology. The CVRT is an itinerant position requiring travel throughout the assigned territory. Pay : $46,000-$66,400 annually (We pay bi-weekly) Hours:  Typically, 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday. Flexibility to adjust your schedule as needed to meet clients. This is an itinerant (traveling) position. We reimburse for mileage. Territories Available: Augusta Area, floater (up to two hours travel in either direction) Kennebec and Southern Somerset Counties Washington, Piscataquis, and Hancock Counties York and Cumberland County Work closely with clients with a visual impairment to assess their needs and develop a rehabilitation plan; Teach independent living skills, low vision skills, communication skills, and technology skills to individuals or to small groups; Deter...

  Association for Vision Rehabilitation 06/04/2025 Return to view all job openings JOB DESCRIPTION Dually credentialed VRT/O&M candidates are welcomed to apply, salary commensurate with certifications and experience. I. JOB IDENTIFICATION A. TITLE: Vision Rehabilitation Therapist B. REPORTS TO: Manager – Vision Rehabilitation Services C. FLSA STATUS: Exempt II. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The Vision Rehabilitation Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and training of individuals to maximize self-sufficiency and independence in the home and/or work environment. Proficient teaching, problem solving, cooperating, and communication with internal/external service providers are key elements of the position, to ensure quality of service and consumer satisfaction. Vision Rehabilitation Therapist works in a strong team environment. III. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS May supervise and train Rehabilitation Therapist assistants and student interns. IV. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION A. Comm...

  Leader Dogs for the Blind 06/04/2025 Return to view all job openings MANAGER OF EXTENDED SERVICES SUMMARY This position is responsible for the development, management, and coordination of the Orientation & Mobility (O&M) program, Teen Summer Camp, and assistive location technology provided through Extended Services.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manages and maintains effective measurements of service quality, program outcomes, all relevant documentation, as well as team performance including challenges and opportunities as it relates to O&M, Teen Summer Camp, and assistive location technology. Participates in the admission process and recommends client acceptance into the Leader Dog programs or makes recommendations for other services based on client needs. Recruits, mentors, develops, and successfully manages a team to achieve the strategic objectives and the present and future needs of the department.  Develops and assists with implementatio...

  For more information  Click Here   or see below: Teacher of the Visually Impaired Vision Forward, a cutting-edge non-profit organization, currently has a career opportunity for a part-time / PRN Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) to work primarily with the birth to six population. The ideal candidate is dedicated to assisting families of children with visual impairments to achieve their goals and has the willingness to grow and develop professionally. Responsibilities to fulfilling the Vision Forward mission: Promote the dignity of all people living with vision loss. Provide exceptional customer service. Core functions: Comfortable working with children ages birth to 21. Has knowledge of how specific ocular conditions and/or a cortical visual impairment can impact vision, development and independent functioning. Conducts comprehensive evaluations for children with ocular and/or cortical visual impairments in a child’s home/natural environment, school or at Vision Fo...

  Orientation & Mobility Specialist For more information  Click Here  or see below: This position will provide assessment and training to a wide range of clients with visual impairment, and will be responsible for appropriate documentation. This person will participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes technology instruction, occupational therapy, support and optometry. Responsibilities to fulfilling the Vision Forward mission: Promote the dignity of all people living with vision loss. Provide exceptional customer service. Maintain a positive, cohesive, transparent, and family-friendly environment. Core functions: Assesses clients’ orientation and mobility skills. Working with the client establishes specific and appropriate goals and plans for attaining goals. Recommends appropriate equipment and training for meeting those goals. Provides orientation and mobility training in various environments focused on assisting the clients in achieving their g...

24-25 - Doyle - Orientation and Mobility Specialist Teacher - 1.0 FTE (40 hpw) For more information about the position  Click Here  or see below: Student Services Doyle Administration Building  Minimum Annual Compensation: $50,661 MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic teacher applicants for openings for the 2024-2025 school year. Becoming a Model School District The Madison Metropolitan School District  is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.  Our strategy is captured in our  strategic framework , and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in...