FW: [Jobs] Fwd: Job Posting Assistive Technology Rhode Island

>  Robert Pires
>  Tech Center Coordinator
>  In-Sight
>  (401) 941-3322
><http://www.in-sight.org>www.in-sight.org
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>Position: Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
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>Status: Full Time, permanent
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>Duties/Responsibilities:
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>To provide assessment and instruction to adults who are blind or visually
impaired; to instruct in the areas of communications, home management,
personal management; to support and assist adults who are blind and visually
impaired to become vocationally and personally adjusted to their disability 
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>As a member of the Rehabilitation team, the vision rehabilitation therapist
will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the consumers current skills
levels; assist the consumer to develop reasonable goals through the creation
of an Individualized Rehabilitation Plan; and provide instruction in
adaptive techniques to increase independence and integration in the
community; and to perform other duties as required.
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>Minimum Qualifications:
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>Education:  Such as may have been gained through:  Possession of a
Bachelor's Degree in the areas of Vision Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation,
Education, Occupational Therapy, or a related field; and
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>Experience: Such as may have been gained through:  Experience in vision
rehabilitation, including low vision therapy, orientation and mobility,
independent living skills training, either residential or community based;
adult education, or special education, or any combination of education and
experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and
experience.
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>Candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills;
be able to problem-solve; have excellent interpersonal skills; work
effectively as a member of a team; be willing to pursue professional
training toward certification as a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist.
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>Application Procedures:
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>Send resume and cover letter to Vision Rehabilitation Search, IN-SIGHT, 43
Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02888 or via e-mail to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].  For more information, go
to www.in-sight.org.
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