Specialist, Low Vision - Fredericton, Canada - Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada

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Fredericton, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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 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.

Now more than ever, the opportunities are here to make a real difference for people with sight loss in this province, and you'll help us achieve our vision of providing high quality, integrated and accessible rehabilitation and healthcare services to New Brunswickers with a sight loss.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, flexible schedules, and opportunities to grow.

For more information about Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada, please visit or call

Position Title:
Specialist, Low Vision (Bilingual)

Location:
Fredericton, NB

Reports to:
Manager, Vision Rehabilitation

Date:
May 15, 2023

I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

To provide evaluation and training to clients with low vision in the north of the province, ensuring programs meet the individualized needs of the clients.
To support clients in their sight loss journey to enable them to maximize their health, independence and wellbeing.
To provide training in the use of specialized equipment and help clients to determine the need for environmental modifications in the home, workplace, or community setting.

II. Essential Functions

This position covers several aspects of Vision Rehabilitation services including building relationships with clients, developing customised programs, providing low vision therapy services, managing a caseload, delivering awareness training to others as well as working with Vision Loss Rehabilitation specialists and community partners throughout the province.

Regular travel throughout the province and occasionally overnight will be required.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Low Vision Therapy certification or the willingness to train.
Minimum bachelor's degree with a preference for Social Work, Teaching, Nursing, Gerontology, OT or other related human services focus.
Ability to work in French and English.
Computer skills and the ability to report fluently via written communication.
Strong communication skills.
Willing to travel as required.

Benefits
This is a great opportunity to join an organization that is truly passionate about helping their clients, while also offering rewarding career opportunities, comprehensive staff benefits, professional development opportunities and a flexible work environment where possible

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

**Closing Date for Applications: June 15, 2023