Visual Impairment Specialist

6 days ago


Denton, Texas, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:

The Blind Children's Specialist I is a key member of the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services team, reporting directly to the Program Manager. This entry-level position is responsible for providing high-quality services to children who are blind and visually impaired, as well as their families, through direct skills training, parent education, and case management. The primary goal is to promote the child's self-sufficiency and foster vocational discovery and development.


Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement and document quality services to children and families, ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures.
  • Provide direct skills training services to children, families, external partners, and BCP staff, utilizing a high level of expertise and professionalism.
  • Maintain accurate records and reports, adhering to established quality assurance standards.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development to advance the mission and services of the BCVDDP.

Requirements:
  • Working knowledge of child growth and development, including psychological, social, and pre-vocational issues faced by blind or visually impaired individuals.
  • Working knowledge of counseling techniques as applied to children with disabilities, including assessment and provision of appropriate counseling, guidance, and assistance.
  • Working knowledge of resources applicable to children with visual disabilities, including caseload management by objectives and report and record maintenance principles and practices.
  • Ability to formulate an individual program plan with the child and family based on diagnostic and evaluative data.
  • Ability to clearly express ideas, instructions, and reports orally and in writing, as well as establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, departmental staff, agency staff, and outside agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with children who are blind and visually impaired, as well as their families.
  • Knowledge of Windows environment and Microsoft Office software.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and review essential functions for efficient results.


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