Do you have a passion for empowering people? Become a champion for independence as a Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist(VRT) with Goodwill Vision Enterprise (GVE). GVE is a part of Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, a non-profit which serves the greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region. We strive to eliminate barriers, increase equity for marginalized groups, and support individuals in crisis. Our mission is to elevate people, community, and the planet for a good today and better tomorrow.

Here’s what makes this role special:

• Career that makes a Direct Impact:

• You'll conduct comprehensive assessments, develop personalized training plans, and provide in-home or facility-based therapy to empower individuals with visual impairments to navigate daily living activities, maximize their remaining vision, and foster a sense of self-reliance

• Supportive Team:

• We offer a collaborative environment with clinical oversight-- allowing you to focus on client care.

• Growth and Learning Opportunities:

• VRT certification typically requires a master’s degree in Vision Rehabilitation or a related field, followed the completion of the national certification exam. We can help with education! We welcome anyone interested in pursuing VRT Certification to apply and continue education while working directly with the community.

  A Day in the Life of a CVRT at Goodwill:

• Empower clients with high quality Vision Rehabilitation Therapy interventions.

• You’ll develop and implement individualized rehabilitation plans and work with assistive technology to help manage daily tasks like home management, finances, and navigating daily life.

• Collaborate with a team of professionals to ensure holistic service delivery.

• You’ll work with a diverse team of therapists, social workers, and medical professionals.

• Advocate and educate as a community liaison and stakeholder communicator.

• You’ll work to analyze program success and work with the community to raise awareness on vision loss and resources.

  QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  CVRT must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Blind Rehabilitation and be ACVREP certified in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy. Certification must be obtained within six months of hire. CVRT are required to have computer/word processing/web-based skills to complete reports and case notes.

  LANGUAGE SKILLS:

  Ability to clearly communicate processes and methods to both patients and internal/external stakeholders. Effective professional written correspondence and verbal communication is required. Ability to write business correspondence, and effectively present information and respond to questions from participants, referring agencies, colleagues, and the public. Capability to understand government procedures and regulations.

  REASONING ABILITY:

  Able to follow procedures, collect data, draw valid conclusions, and problem solve.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Communicate effectively to plan, provide instruction, deliver feedback, and report progress

• Utilize the computer keyboard efficiently, and sit for periods of time to deliver training, generate reports, or respond to electronic correspondence

• The employee will be required to occasionally lift 20 – 30 pounds. The employee needs to be able to travel to locations in various weather conditions and to have reasonable mobility

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  The noise level in the work environment is usually a quiet, clinic setting. The employee will travel to other locations where he or she may encounter a variety of settings such as community-based organizations, residential homes, shared living facilities, or clinical setting.

  Goodwill of the Finger Lakes and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Veteran/Disability