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CNIB
05/17/2017
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Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario
5/17/2017
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CVRT
Summary Of Primary Responsibilities
Provides instruction and guidance in compensatory independent living skills, and assistive technology, enabling individuals living with vision loss to independently carry out daily activities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES Functional Contribution Assesses the independent living needs and abilities of individuals. With the individual, identifies and prioritizes goals, and develops an independent living plan. Teaches adaptive skills for independent living in areas of personal management, household management, communication, leisure activities, basic indoor orientation & mobility skills, and basic technology training Assists individuals in the acquisition and use of assistive devices. Promotes self-advocacy skills for individuals living with vision loss to access community programs and resources (i.e. leisure programs, acquisition of adaptive equipment, etc.). Maintains all case data and documentation consistent with CNIB Systems and Procedures. Provides consultation, public education, and in-service training. Performs administrative duties including, but not limited to service tracking, benchmarking, report writing, etc. Relationships Liaises and builds relationships with community based rehabilitation teams, agencies, schools, partners and stakeholders. Provides support and consultation to individuals and their families re adjustment to vision loss. Attends and participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings. Promotes an understanding and awareness of vision health related issues through consultation, public education, and in-service training. Assists with the training, placement and supervision of volunteers and students. Problem Solving/Time Frame of Impact Provide timely delivery of services to ensure people living with vision loss acquire skills and assistive technology to remain/regain independence. Ability to creatively and quickly problem solve to respond to unique individual needs. Decision Autonomy Utilizes standard procedures and processes to implement each individual’s unique independent living plan. Utilizes judgement when determining if the individual requires a referral to another CNIB service or external services. Leadership Liaises and builds relationships with community based rehabilitation teams, agencies, schools, partners and stakeholders. Provides support and consultation to individuals and their families re adjustment to vision loss. Attends and participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings. Promotes an understanding and awareness of vision health related issues through consultation, public education, and in-service training. Assists with the training, placement and supervision of volunteers and students. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS Knowledge and experience working with individuals with vision loss Knowledge and experience working with access technology Demonstrated individual centred approach and commitment. Mature and professional attitude Knowledgeable about disabilities and all life stages (children to seniors) Well developed interpersonal and communications skills. Decision-making and problem solving ability Self-directed, organized and detail oriented WORK ENVIRONMENT Services may be provided in CNIB Centers, individual homes and/or in the community. Willingness to work flexible hours Travel required.
E_mail: kerrie.st.jean@vlrehab.ca
Phone: 705-675-2468 x 5423
Cert: CVRT
This full time permanent position will work from our office in Sudbury Ontario
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About the role
CNIB
05/17/2017
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Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario
5/17/2017
Return to view all job openings
CVRT
Summary Of Primary Responsibilities
Provides instruction and guidance in compensatory independent living skills, and assistive technology, enabling individuals living with vision loss to independently carry out daily activities.
ACCOUNTABILITIES Functional Contribution Assesses the independent living needs and abilities of individuals. With the individual, identifies and prioritizes goals, and develops an independent living plan. Teaches adaptive skills for independent living in areas of personal management, household management, communication, leisure activities, basic indoor orientation & mobility skills, and basic technology training Assists individuals in the acquisition and use of assistive devices. Promotes self-advocacy skills for individuals living with vision loss to access community programs and resources (i.e. leisure programs, acquisition of adaptive equipment, etc.). Maintains all case data and documentation consistent with CNIB Systems and Procedures. Provides consultation, public education, and in-service training. Performs administrative duties including, but not limited to service tracking, benchmarking, report writing, etc. Relationships Liaises and builds relationships with community based rehabilitation teams, agencies, schools, partners and stakeholders. Provides support and consultation to individuals and their families re adjustment to vision loss. Attends and participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings. Promotes an understanding and awareness of vision health related issues through consultation, public education, and in-service training. Assists with the training, placement and supervision of volunteers and students. Problem Solving/Time Frame of Impact Provide timely delivery of services to ensure people living with vision loss acquire skills and assistive technology to remain/regain independence. Ability to creatively and quickly problem solve to respond to unique individual needs. Decision Autonomy Utilizes standard procedures and processes to implement each individual’s unique independent living plan. Utilizes judgement when determining if the individual requires a referral to another CNIB service or external services. Leadership Liaises and builds relationships with community based rehabilitation teams, agencies, schools, partners and stakeholders. Provides support and consultation to individuals and their families re adjustment to vision loss. Attends and participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings. Promotes an understanding and awareness of vision health related issues through consultation, public education, and in-service training. Assists with the training, placement and supervision of volunteers and students. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS Knowledge and experience working with individuals with vision loss Knowledge and experience working with access technology Demonstrated individual centred approach and commitment. Mature and professional attitude Knowledgeable about disabilities and all life stages (children to seniors) Well developed interpersonal and communications skills. Decision-making and problem solving ability Self-directed, organized and detail oriented WORK ENVIRONMENT Services may be provided in CNIB Centers, individual homes and/or in the community. Willingness to work flexible hours Travel required.
E_mail: kerrie.st.jean@vlrehab.ca
Phone: 705-675-2468 x 5423
Cert: CVRT
This full time permanent position will work from our office in Sudbury Ontario
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Password:
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Quick Links
Frequently Asked Questions Certification Process Timeline Initial Certification Process Steps to Certification COMS® Steps to Certification CVRT® Steps to Certification CLVT® Steps to Certification CATIS™ Steps to Certification CDBIS™ Steps to Certification OTCAVR® Practice Exams Certificant Directory Search for CE Opportunities Find a Job