Specialist, Low Vision (Bilingual)
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, Canada

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, Low Vision (Bilingual)

Location: Beresford, NB

Reports To: Provincial Manager, Services and Operations

Date: December 30, 2022

Provides Low Vision Therapy service to clients primarily in the North of the Province and assist clients to navigate Vision Loss Rehabilitation service and external services relative to their vision loss needs. On the job training will be provided for specialized low vision rehabilitation knowledge.

This position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities:

• Conducts functional assessments.
• Teaches individuals with partial sight how to maximize residual vision.
• Handles public inquiries regarding vision health and low vision services.
• Conducts research on new optical aids, adaptive equipment, and new findings in the eye care field.
• Attends professional development training and conferences as required.
• Delivers public speaking seminars and workshops on low vision services and related topics to community agencies/groups and health care professionals.
• Performs administrative duties, including, but not limited to, data input, documentation of assessments/client contact, and applicable subsidy program(s) as appropriate.
• Provides Client Care Navigation service for individuals after a vision loss diagnosis.

Relationships

• Builds relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders, partners, including local groups/agencies.
• Provides appropriate support and consultation to individuals, clients and their families.
• Contributes as part of multidisciplinary team.

Problem Solving/Time Frame of Impact

• Ability to prioritize workload and manage competing tasks.
• Ability to take initiative and be resourceful with the use of technology as an efficient time management tool.
• Identify problems and suggest solutions and propose potential changes to support contingency planning.
• Offering flexibility in client centered service delivery.

Decision Autonomy

• Works under the general direction of national/divisional guidelines and standards but has latitude in making decisions on routine tasks.
• Consults with supervisor on issues that are more complex or may require upper-level approval.
• Exercises judgment and tact when working with individuals and knows when to elevate issues to the next level such as referring unusual client needs to appropriate person for service planning.
• Committed to maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

Leadership

• Takes initiative to keep abreast of new and changing community resources and Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada policies amp; procedures.
• Facilitates and enhances team efforts on a professional level and shares specialized knowledge, resources, experience, concepts, and skills.
• Engages and mentors’ other staff as required.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Strong knowledge of client-centered philosophy.
• Experience working in settings requiring inter-professional collaboration.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage competing tasks.
• Ability to take initiative and be resourceful.
• Excellent problem-solving and change management skills.
• Proficiency in technology (e.g.: Microsoft office and case management and care coordination systems).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team.

Experience and Education

• Low Vision Therapy certification or the willingness t

Job Rewards and Benefits