Rehabilitation Specialist

3 weeks ago


Jefferson City, United States State of Missouri Full time

Job Location: The Family Support Division (FSD), Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB), is seeking candidates for a full-time position as a Rehabilitation Specialist, Teacher for the Blind. This position is based in the Greene County/Springfield RSB Office located at 149 Park Central Square., Springfield, MO. What you'll do: Makes assessments of the impact the loss of vision has on blinded persons, assesses needs of the client and takes steps to assist in compensating for the loss of vision. Provides counseling services to individual clients as necessary to help in realistically accepting the loss of vision and to assist the client in remaining a contributing member of the family and community. Participates with a rehabilitation counselor and mobility specialist as a member of the rehabilitation team to provide comprehensive services to clients. Provides direct teaching services to blind and visually impaired persons in their own homes. Interprets services available to blind and visually impaired persons and determines what services are needed and desired. Teaches skills necessary for daily living and homemaking activities. Teaches braille, typing, and other communication skills as needed. Gives limited travel instruction, with both sighted guide and cane, about the client's home and immediate surroundings. Teaches handicrafts for therapeutic purposes. Assists blind and visually impaired persons in obtaining and operating special aids and devices such as talking book machines, magnifying aids and homemaking aids. Works with the family and other persons in the community as indicated by the needs of the blind or visually impaired person. Refers persons in need of eye care, other medical care or special services to an appropriate provider. Works cooperatively with personnel in other agencies to enable the blind and visually impaired persons to achieve maximum services and independence. Keeps records and makes reports as required. Orders equipment and training aids necessary for effective client training and job performance. Serves as case manager for all Independent Living Rehabilitation clients and Older Blind services clients. Evaluates the need for and teaches blind clients diagnosed with diabetes in the use of adaptive devices to measure blood sugar and insulin. Performs other related work as assigned. All you need for success: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with specialization in orientation and mobility, rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, behavioral sciences, home economics (with emphasis in home management) or closely related areas.. The individual must also be able to demonstrate proficiency in and teach Braille, alternative skills of blindness and basic orientation and mobility, before the end of probation as evidenced by successfully completing and obtaining a passing score on a recognized Braille test evaluated by Rehabilitation Services for the Blind. Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as a sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from all qualified applicants. More reasons to love this position: The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . If you have questions about this position please contact: FSD.Personnel@dss.mo.gov The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.



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