Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist - 60026466

Job Responsibilities

The mission of the SC Commission for the Blind (SCCB), established in 1966, is to provide quality individualized vocational rehabilitation services, independent living services, and prevention-of-blindness services to South Carolinians who are blind or visually impaired leading to competitive employment and social and economic independence. Our goal is to become a national model vocational rehabilitation agency for people who are blind and visually impaired, demonstrating quality services, accountability, innovation, effectiveness and efficiency.

Do you want a career doing meaningful work that has a positive impact on people's lives? Have you thought about a career in state government but weren't sure how or where to begin? The SCCB is looking for hard working passionate individuals such as you! Every SCCB employee is important and a career with the SCCB will give you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally as you play a crucial role in the delivery of services to South Carolinians with visual impairments.

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) to empower blind and visually impaired adults through direct instruction in independent living, technology use, and personal skill development. A primary responsibility will include leading a course in communication technology using everyday tools (smartphones and basic PCs), with flexibility to teach Braille, JAWS, Home Management, and life skills classes. The selected candidate will be credentialed as a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) or expected to obtain certification within two years of employment.

The CVRT provides individualized instruction and support to blind and visually impaired consumers in Braille, assistive technology, home management, daily living skills, and independent communication. As a member of the Training Center team, this position helps build foundational skills that support consumers' independence and vocational success. The CVRT works closely with other instructional staff, counselors, and the Training Center Director to coordinate services. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching "Accessible Communication Technology" (ACT) classes,
• Teaching Braille (basic to intermediate),
• Teaching home management and daily living skills,
• Teaching assistive technology,
• Creating and adapting curriculum materials,
• Tracking consumer progress and maintaining records,
• Collaborating with the training center team,
• Outreach, family, and community education, and
• Professional development - COMS coursework.

Some local and in-state travel may be required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State: A bachelor's degree and relevant training and development experience.

Agency: COMS certification or the ability to obtain certification within two years is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Agency preferred qualifications: Master's degree in Vision Rehabilitation or related field preferred. Experience working with blind or visually impaired individuals. Strong skills in assistive technology, daily living instruction, and curriculum development. Excellent organizational and documentation skills.

Additional Comments

The SCCB is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited to, lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The SCCB offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children,
• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year*,
• 15 days of sick leave per year,
• 13 paid holidays,
• Paid Parental Leave,
• Relocation reimbursement,
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs, and
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Employees holding FTE status earn additional annual leave the longer they remain employed with the state.

Eligible new hires from out-of-state may receive up to $5,000 in reimbursements for certain expenses, pursuant to Section 8-11-135 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

A copy of your transcript may be uploaded as an attachment to the application. Upon hiring, candidates must submit official college transcript(s) or diploma(s) for degree(s) obtained. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.