Conduct Occupational Therapy evaluations for clients with low vision; develops goal-oriented plan of care and provide intervention in daily living skills, the use of assistive devices and other relevant rehabilitation activities; works in conjunction with existing services to develop a comprehensive, collaborative plan of care; educates clients on BIA programs and services; documenting and updating client records, outcomes and all services as needed to comply with Braille Institute standards; maintaining good communication with referring physicians; recommending adapted equipment and magnification devices to achieve clients’ goals.Degree in Occupational Therapy required with CA State licensure or eligible for CA licensure; three (3) years of clinical working experience with geriatric/adult physical disability population; preference given to candidates with Low Vision certification or are participating in Low Vision Rehabilitation certification program; preference given to candidates with experience in working with people who are visually impaired; bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred; mentorship available for candidate’s without low vision certification/experience; ability to gain Low Vision certification within a specified time frame.

INSTRUCTOR (Job#:20-11) (New)

Responsible: for teaching various subject and/or independent living skills to the visually impaired; conducting seminars and workshops throughout the region for families, caregivers and professionals to better assist the visually impaired and promote independent living; teaching students to read and write Braille as well as use of Braille writers; monitoring, evaluating and documenting student progress, recommending additional resources and support to students and families as needed; researching subject matter and develops curriculum for classroom instruction; preparing lesson plans, gathering supplies adaptive devices and materials needed to teach students; assures classrooms are set up each day with supplies, tools equipment and materials needed for an effective and safe learning environment

Minimum Requirements: Communication, training, interpersonal, assessment, research, computer, presentation, organizational and time management skills; position operates standard office equipment, adaptive tools/equipment, and materials, needed to teach designed subjects; frequent standing, walking and some lifting may be required; some travel within an assigned region may also be needed; a high school diploma or equivalent is required; two year or four-year college degree in a designated field of expertise is desirable; strong knowledge of the subject matter taught is required; may require conversational knowledge of another language; two-three years of experience teaching in a designated field of expertise is desirable, some work experience with the visually impaired is desirable

REGIONAL MANAGER (Job#:20-10) (New)

Duties Include: staff development and corrective action issues; managing budgets and participating in creating new budgets; overseeing and managing time keeping for staff including approving all schedules and work flow of center; reviewing and possibly approving training schedules for Orientation and Mobility and Low Vision rehabilitation; implementing care plans for in home services, Low Vision Certified Therapy, Library Services and Connection Pointe Technology Center; overseeing Educational Programs and supporting implementation of core classes and curriculum and maintaining knowledge of programs and services; providing on-going evaluation of classes; initiating change and improvements as needed; overseeing volunteers, instructors and staff; responsible for quality data collection; establishing and maintaining business relationships with various community partners; partnering with Marketing to edit and approve press releases, flyers and related materials; providing advice and counsel to stakeholders at the center; working with landlords to address concerns regarding rental space; working with Development and Associate Vice President on grants and foundation reports as well as processing all donations to the center

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience; must have strong communication skills; organizational leadership and problem-solving skills; multi-task, developing and implementing a wide variety of educational and enrichment programs for a diverse population of visually impaired; minimum of two years managing staff; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience as an instructor and three or more years of leadership and educational program management strongly preferred.