Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes people's lives? One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest asset?
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada is a unique health services organization that serves people who are blind or partially sighted across the country. Our certified specialists provide training that empowers clients to develop or to restore activities of daily living skills, to promote their independence, to enhance safety and mobility. We work closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists and other health care professionals, by providing essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces and communities across the country.
We offer competitive salaries and benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities to grow.
For more information about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, please visit visionlossrehab.ca or call 1-844-887-8572.
Position Title: Specialist, Vision Rehabilitation and Specialist, Orientation amp; Mobility
Location: St. Catharines, ON
Term: Full time, Permanent
Rate: $26.64/hour
Reports To: Regional Manager, Service and Operations
Date: 17th October, 2023
I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities
In this dual role position, you will cover a broad range of duties and responsibilities include providing instruction and guidance in compensatory independent living skills, and assistive technology, enabling individuals living with vision loss to independently carry out daily activities. As an Orientation and Mobility specialist you will be instructing individuals with vision loss on orientation and mobility which aid in the acquisition of movement skills and the concept development of spatial orientation, and environmental analysis related to independent travel by individuals who are visually impaired.
II. Essential Functions
This position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities:
Vision Rehabilitation Specialist:
Assesses the independent living needs and abilities of individuals. With the individual, identifies and prioritizes goals, and develops an independent living plan. Teaches adaptive skills for independent living in areas of personal management, household management, communication, leisure activities, indoor orientation amp; mobility skills, and technology training. Assists individuals in the acquisition and use of assistive devices. Promotes self-advocacy skills for individuals living with vision loss to access community programs and resources (i.e. leisure programs, acquisition of adaptive equipment, etc.). Maintains all case data and documentation consistent with Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada Systems and Procedures. Adherence to professional healthcare documentation, charting, and reporting. Provides consultation, public education, and in-service training. Performs administrative duties including, but not limited to service tracking, benchmarking, report writing, etc. Maintaining, facilitating, and conducting group sessions and presentations.Orientation amp; Mobility Specialist:
Conducts assessments and documents the Oamp;M needs and personal goals of individuals with vision loss. With the individual, identifies and prioritizes goals and develops an orientation amp; mobility service plan. Teaches concept development, spatial and sensory awareness, pre-cane skills, cane techniques, and travel skills. Encourages and provides support in assertiveness/advocacy skills to individuals as it relates to orientation and mobility. Provides information and lessons in the use of electronic travel aids. Provides tactile maps as required. Teaches sighted guide to family members and others. Acts as a resource person for information regarding guide dog schools. Provide skill development to prepare individuals to work with a guide dog. Works with guide dog schools as required. Acts as a resource in matters related to accessible design and the built environment. Maintains all case data and documentation consistent with VLRC Systems and Procedures. Performs administrative duties including but not limited to service tracking, benchmarking, report writing, etc. Other duties as assigned.Relationships
Liaises and builds relationships with community-based rehabilitation teams, agencies, schools, partners, health practitioners and stakeholders. Provides support and consultation to individuals and their families re adjustment to vision loss. Attends and p