Specialist, Assistive Technology - Winnipeg, Canada - Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada

Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada

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Winnipeg, Canada

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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 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 or call

Position Title:
Specialist, Assistive Technology

Location:
Winnipeg, MB

Reports To:
Manager, Vision Rehabilitation

Rate:
$26.70/hour

Date:
Full-time Contract (April 3, March 29, 2024)

I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

In covering a broad range of duties and responsibilities this position assesses, recommends, and demonstrates assistive technology hardware and software for people with vision loss, helps develop, implement and instruct in assistive software training.

This position also participates in education and awareness activities.

This position provides functional expertise for the comprehensive multi-faceted service and operations program within a matrix reporting structure.

II. Essential Functions
This position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities:

Assesses individuals with vision loss and helps them identify their personal needs and requirements as it relates to assistive technology solutions.
In consultation with the individual, makes recommendations on assistive technology and training solutions to meet their unique needs.
Assists individuals with a plan for the implementation of the assistive technology recommendations, including acquisition, setup and configuration of the assistive device, and training of the assistive device.
Performs administrative duties, including but not limited to, documentation and report writing, etc.
Delivers public speaking seminars and workshops on assistive technology and related topics to community agencies/groups and others.
Demonstrates assistive technology options and solutions to both internal and external audiences.
Uses electronic assessments and templates in the client management system to identify and document client challenges and training plans.

Relationships

Provides support and consultation to individuals and their families regarding adjustment to vision loss and makes referrals as needed.
Promotes an understanding and awareness of assistive technology and related issues through consultation, public education and inservice training.
Attends and participates in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Liaises and builds relationships with funding agencies, vendors, educational institutions and other third party organizations on behalf of clients.

Problem Solving/Time Frame of Impact

Provides timely delivery of assessments to individuals to help them determine what assistive technology will be best suited for their needs.
Demonstrates the ability to creatively and quickly resolve problems to respond to unique individual needs
Supports individuals in their use of assistive technology and in resolving related problems and recommending solutions to those problems.

Decision Autonomy

Utilizes standard procedures and processes to work with individuals to determine appropriate assistive technology.
Utilizes judgment when determining if the individual requires referral to another VLRC service or external service.
Operates with flexibility and personal discretion so as to accommodate each person's specific needs.
Utilizes curriculum, standard procedures, and processes to work with individuals on developing an individual program to accommodate their unique needs.

Leadership

Takes initiative to keep abreast of assistive technology as it relates to vision loss. Takes initiative in professional development activities to keep current in all aspects of mainstream and assistive technology.
Provides leadership to community groups and partners by educating, advocating and promoting awareness about vision loss.
Facilitates and enhances team efforts on a professional level and shares specialized knowledge, sources, experience, concepts, and skills.

Requirements:

III. Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Knowledge and experience working with individuals of all ages with vision loss.
Basic understanding of the principles of low vision and the impact of visual demands when transferred to electr