The Blind Rehabilitation Specialist--Living Skills position is located at the GCBRC which provides training and instruction in blind and vision rehabilitation services for visually impaired Veterans and Service Members.
The purpose for blind rehabilitation is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with vision loss through participation in a comprehensive and individualized rehabilitation program, so they may successfully reintegrate back into their community and family environments
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties of the Blind Rehabilitation Specialist include, but are not limited to: Evaluate and assess needs, capabilities and limitations, goal setting and prescribing a treatment plan for individuals experiencing blindness/visual impairment caused by injury or disease. Coordinates care for blind and visually impaired Veterans.
When functioning as a team coordinator, the specialist is responsible for developing and coordinating the Veteran's Interdisciplinary Plan of Care (IPOC) with input from the Veteran, family, and all teammembers. Study visual and non-visual barriers and related procedures that result in activity limitations, participation restrictions, loss of vocationaland avocational opportunities, and psychological distress.
Use diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and instrumentation to identify and resolve or minimize these problems. Develops a treatment plan in conjunction with an interdisciplinary team to improve the quality of life for blind and visually impairedVeterans through the development of skills and capabilities needed for personal independence, emotional stability and the successful integration into community, family and environment.
Responsible for using and maintaining technological equipment (discipline specific) necessary to assist in the Veteran'srehabilitation needs and processes such as electronic travel aids, computer assisted technology, closed circuit television, speech output and input devices, large print devices and Braille devices.
Determines need for these devices based on type, nature and severity of the problem, and assessments, andinstructs the Veteran in the proper use of the device along with its abilities and limitations. Optical devices, prescribed by an eye care specialist, are incorporated into the Blind Rehabilitation Specialist's treatment plan. Work with family members and/or significant others to educate and counsel about the ramifications of visual impairment.
Maintain awareness of new technological developments in the field through research and education. Serve as a subject matter expert for other medical and allied health staff by providing counselingto healthcare providers and professionals on the nature of blindness/visual impairmentand Blind and Vision Rehabilitation. Participates in quality assurance programs and accreditation preparations.
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30-4:00 Subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: FS-01698F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Brittne.Pence@va.gov · 7138257943
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $78468 – $102014/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-23 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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