Vision Rehabilitation Instructor I, The Hatlen Center

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides initial and ongoing assessment of student’s ability to both read and write Literary Braille.
• Teaches tracking skills, tactile discrimination skills, and the Braille alphabet.
• Administers tests of both reading and writing skills.
• Exposes each student to the practical use of Braille.
• Exposes each student to the use of a Slate and Stylus.
• Writes monthly reports and progress reports for each student and deliver these reports promptly as they are due.
• Occasionally provides instruction in using Assistive Technology hardware, including but not limited to personal computers with speech, refreshable Braille displays, laser printer, Braille printer, and portable computer note-takers.
• Develops and implements a program of individualized Living Skills instruction that may include planning a grocery list, grocery shopping, apartment organization, cooking, food safety, cleaning, care-of-clothing, personal grooming, and hygiene.
• Develops and implements a program of individualized Financial Management instruction that may include organization skills, self-advocacy, social services, Department of Rehabilitation, communication, housing, finances and budgeting, medical, pre-vocational and social skills.

Qualifications

• An associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Training and/or certifications in computer literacy with adaptive technology for the blind and visually impaired is preferred.
• Past accomplishments of providing instruction to the visually impaired in braille, computer technology, and independent living skills are required.
• Knowledge of typing, braille, assistive technology, and independent living skills, and the ability to teach blind and visually impaired adults.
• Knowledge of and ability to instruct blind and visually impaired individuals using braille, assistive technology, and independent living skills equipment.
• Willingness and ability to make frequent field visits and attend meetings, conferences, and other job-related events away from headquarters.
• If driving a personal vehicle, must be approved by our agency’s automobile insurance carrier.