Specialist, Independent Living Skills

2 weeks ago

London, Canada Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada Full time

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 to grow.

For more information about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, please visit visionlossrehab.ca or call 1-844-887-8572.

**Job Title**: Specialist, Independent Living Skills

**Term**: Full time, Permanent

**Rate**: $25.23/hour

**Location**: London, Ontario

**Date**: March 9, 2023

**I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities**

Provide instruction and guidance in compensatory independent living skills, and assistive technology. Enable individuals living with vision loss to independently carry out daily activities.

**II. Essential Functions**
- Assesses and documents the independent living needs and abilities of individuals with vision loss.
- With the individual, identifies and prioritizes goals and develops an independent living service plan.
- Teaches adaptive skills for independent living in areas of personal management, household management, communication, leisure activities, basic indoor orientation & mobility skills and basic 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.
- Provides consultation, public education and in-service training
- Acts as a resource in matters related to accessible design and the built environment.
- Plans, facilitates and conducts group sessions and presentations
- 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.

**Requirements**:
**III. Qualifications**

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

- Knowledge and experience working with individuals with vision loss.
- Knowledgeable about disabilities and all life stages (children to seniors)
- Knowledge and experience working with accessible technology
- Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills.
- Decision-making and problem-solving ability.
- Mature and professional attitude.
- Self-directed, organized and detail oriented.
- Demonstrated client centred approach and commitment.

Experience and Education:

- Graduate of the Instructor for Blind and Visually Impaired Program (Mohawk College); Diploma in Specialized Studies, Vision Rehabilitation (University of Montreal); Master’s degree in Vision Rehabilitation.
- Undergraduate degree
- ACVREP Certified, or eligible for ACVREP certification
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- The ability to speak French would be an asset
- Experience running and facilitating groups an asset
- Willingness to work flexible hours.
- Travel will be required.

**Benefits**

Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity

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

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

**Closing Date for Applications: March 23, 2023

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