Specialist, Vision Rehabilitation

Scope and Summary

of Primary Responsibilities

In covering 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. This position provides functional expertise for the comprehensive multi-faceted service and operations program.

II. Essential Functions

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

• 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 & 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.

Relationships

Problem Solving

Decision Autonomy

Leadership

Requirements

III. Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Experience and Education

Work Environment

Benefits

At VLRC, your work has real impact. Join a team that empowers Canadians with vision loss to live independently — and where your growth, well-being, and contributions matter. We offer :

Join us to grow your career and make a difference everyday.

Inclusion, Accessibility & Accommodation

VLRC is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, including those who are blind, partially sighted, or deafblind, women and 2SLGBTQ+. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss to apply. Direct lived experience is valued as an asset. The successful candidate will be required to complete a standard Vulnerable Sector Check.

If you require an accommodation to apply or participate in the selection process, please contact . We’ll be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

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We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role. If you bring passion, transferable skills, and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!VLRC does not use AI tools in its screening, assessment, or selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.