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Vision Loss Rehabilitation CanadaVictoria, BC, CA- Full-time
- Permanent
- Quick Apply
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 for professional development and growth.
For more information about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, please visit visionlossrehab.ca or call 1-844-887-8572.
Position Title : Specialist, Orientation and Mobility
Location : Victoria, BC
Term : Full-time, Permanent
Reports To : Manager, Healthcare Operations
Salary : $45,500-$54,600 per year
Date : August 21, 2024
I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities
This position covers a broad range of duties and responsibilities including instructing individuals with vision loss on orientation and mobility which aid in the acquisition of movement skills and the concept development of spatial orientation, and environmental analysis related to independent travel by individuals who are visually impaired.
II. Essential Functions
This position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities :
- Conducts assessments and documents the O&M needs and personal goals of individuals with vision loss.
- With the individual, identifies and prioritizes goals and develops an orientation & mobility service plan.
- Teaches concept development, spatial and sensory awareness, pre-cane skills, cane techniques, and travel skills.
- Encourages and provides support in assertiveness / advocacy skills to individuals as it relates to orientation and mobility.
- Provides information and lessons in the use of electronic travel aids.
- Provides tactile maps as required.
- Teaches sighted guide to family members and others.
- Acts as a resource person for information regarding guide dog schools. Provide skill development to prepare individuals to work with a guide dog. Works with guide dog schools as required.
- Acts as a resource in matters related to accessible design and the built environment.
- Maintains all case data and documentation consistent with VLRC Systems and Procedures.
- Performs administrative duties including but not limited to service tracking, benchmarking, report writing, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
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III. Qualifications
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Experience and Education
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Benefits
Apply Now!
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now to [email protected]
Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.
VLRC is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive workplace and we are committed to a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or deafblind, and those who identify as women and / or 2SLGBTQ+.We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset.
VLRC is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a standard Vulnerable Sector Check.
Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway!
We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role. If you possess similar experience to what we’ve listed above, we encourage you to apply. We believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key!
We thank all applicants for their interest in VLRC, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Closing Date for Applications : October 31, 2024