This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Augusta Health Care System (VAAHCS) in Augusta, Georgia located in the Augusta Blind Rehabilitation Center (ABRC). VIST Coordinators follow a model of lifetime care coordination offered to all Veterans with visual impairment who are eligible to receive services. The model requires varying degrees of intervention based on the clinical and psychosocial needs of each Veteran.
The Blind Rehabilitation Specialist (Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) Coordinator) serves as a key member of the Blind Rehabilitation Service, providing case management, rehabilitation planning, counseling, and care coordination services to Veterans who are blind or visually impaired.
The incumbent works collaboratively with Veterans, families, healthcare providers, and community partners to ensure access to rehabilitation services, benefits, adaptive technology, and resources that promote independence and quality of life. At the GS-12 level, the incumbent serves in the full performance role with responsibility for program management, outreach, interdisciplinary team leadership, and complex case coordination.
Major duties include but are limited to: Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the rehabilitation, psychosocial, adjustment, and independent living needs of Veterans who are blind or visually impaired. Develop, implement, and monitor individualized blind and vision rehabilitation plans with measurable goals and outcomes. Provide case management, rehabilitation counseling, and adjustment-to-blindness services to Veterans and their families.
Coordinate rehabilitation services with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, rehabilitation providers, community agencies, and other stakeholders. Facilitate referrals to VA and non-VA rehabilitation, low vision, vocational, educational, and community programs and resources. Educate Veterans and caregivers regarding rehabilitation services, adaptive equipment, compensation and benefits, and available support programs.
Maintain accurate clinical records, case documentation, rehabilitation plans, and program reports. Participate in outreach activities to identify Veterans with visual impairments and increase awareness of available rehabilitation services.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community partners to improve access to services and support Veteran rehabilitation goals Additional Duties at the GS-12 Full Performance Level Independently manage and evaluate the Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) program. Lead interdisciplinary teams in the development and coordination of rehabilitation services for Veterans with visual impairment.
Apply program management and decision-making principles to address operational needs, allocate resources, and improve service delivery. Develop and implement short- and long-range program goals, outreach initiatives, support groups, educational activities, and community presentations. Conduct complex coordination and negotiation activities with VA and non-VA healthcare systems, benefits programs, rehabilitation providers, and community organizations.
Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant regarding blind rehabilitation services, visual impairment programs, and rehabilitation resources. Work Schedule: 7:30a.m.- 4:00p.m. Telework: Not Available Functional Statement #: 63182F/63183F 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.
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tamika.mitchell2@va.gov · 334-272-4670 X56105
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $116362/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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