Vision Rehabilitation Specialist pay range

What the state says the job is

Positions in this class provide specialized services to people who are blind or visually impaired. These services include assessments of functional vision and utilization of devices, orientation and mobility assessment and training, and instruction in adaptive techniques. This concept encompasses four roles: low vision therapy, children/student services, orientation and mobility, and vision rehabilitation therapy. The decisions made by the Vision Rehabilitation Specialist can have a direct impact on the safety of the client, staff, and others. Employees have contact with clients, optometrists, staff members, and other vision rehabilitation specialists for the purpose of providing assessments, consultation, and training. Low Vision Therapy Employees assess adult clients' needs, determine their functional vision, and assist the client in using their residual vision.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Low Vision Therapy and Student Services (i) Considerable knowledge of low vision assessment tools and techniques such as optical and nonoptical devices including magnifiers, telescopes, video magnifiers, special lighting devices, light absorption lenses, reading stands, etc. (ii) Considerable knowledge of the functional implications of visual impairments. (iii) Ability to adapt and communicate with a variety of consumers, families, teachers, rehabilitation counselors, rehabilitation engineers, medical personnel, and other human service professionals. Orientation and Mobility (i) Knowledge of various orientation and mobility devices. (ii) Considerable knowledge of the functional implications ...

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree in visual impairment field from an appropriately accredited institution and certification by the Academy for Certification of Education and Rehabilitation Professionals (ACVREP) as (1) Certified Low Vision Therapist (CLVT), or (2) Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, or (3) Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS), or (4) Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist as needed for the area of assignment; or Bachelor's degree in a related field such as rehabilitation counseling or social work and three years of direct service experience with individuals who are blind or visually impaired and certification as indicated above as needed for the area ...