What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley?
Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.
Summary
Licensed Optician will work as Rehabilitation Teacher. The Rehabilitation Teacher will be responsible for all phases of rehabilitation teaching for totally blind and visually impaired persons. The Rehabilitation Teacher will also assist in conducting low vision assessments and the management and daily operation of the aids and appliances inventory. In addition, the Rehabilitation Teacher will provide information and referral to the visually impaired community and assist in the responsibility for referrals information and recommendation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Supervise and conduct all rehabilitation teaching to individuals who are visually impaired and blind utilizing the appropriate techniques.
2. Assist with the functional vision program and conduct functional vision assessments.
3. Assist in maintaining the aids and appliances inventory and updating the same.
4. Assist in developing an information and referral system for use by the community population who are blind and visually impaired.
5. Maintain a close working relationship with referral sources to ensure the needs of the persons referred to the Agency are met.
6. Generate written reports for rehabilitation teaching and low vision assessment with an emphasis on recommendations.
7. Maintain all necessary documentation required by the Agency, CARF and other regulatory and funding organizations.
8. Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards and ensure safety training throughout areas supervised and maintain same to meet CARF, OSHA, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.
9. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Education Requirements
Minimum of a BS or BA of an accredited university offering rehabilitation teaching.
Experience Requirements
Minimum of 1 year experience in rehabilitation teaching and a knowledge of vocational rehabilitation as related to visually impaired and blind individuals is required.
Qualifications
1. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from caregivers, customers or regulatory agencies.
2. Ability to effectively present information to management and/or public groups.
3. Good communication and written skills essential.
4. Must possess excellent customer service and organizational skills.
5. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet use.
6. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
7. Must be self-motivated.
8. Must be able to problem solve and react to dynamic circumstances.
9. Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Physical Demands
Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Summary
Licensed Optician will work as Rehabilitation Teacher. The Rehabilitation Teacher will be responsible for all phases of rehabilitation teaching for totally blind and visually impaired persons. The Rehabilitation Teacher will also assist in conducting low vision assessments and the management and daily operation of the aids and appliances inventory. In addition, the Rehabilitation Teacher will provide information and referral to the visually impaired community and assist in the responsibility for referrals information and recommendation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Supervise and conduct all rehabilitation teaching to individuals who are visually impaired and blind utilizing the appropriate techniques.
2. Assist with the functional vision program and conduct functional vision assessments.
3. Assist in maintaining the aids and appliances inventory and updating the same.
4. Assist in developing an information and referral system for use by the community population who are blind and visually impaired.
5. Maintain a close working relationship with referral sources to ensure the needs of the persons referred to the Agency are met.
6. Generate written reports for rehabilitation teaching and low vision assessment with an emphasis on recommendations.
7. Maintain all necessary documentation required by the Agency, CARF and other regulatory and funding organizations.
8. Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards and ensure safety training throughout areas supervised and maintain same to meet CARF, OSHA, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.
9. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Education Requirements
Minimum of a BS or BA of an accredited university offering rehabilitation teaching.
Experience Requirements
Minimum of 1 year experience in rehabilitation teaching and a knowledge of vocational rehabilitation as related to visually impaired and blind individuals is required.
Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Employee must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider. If at any time the employee is unable to maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV’s liability insurance provider, they must immediately notify Human Resources.
- Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.
1. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from caregivers, customers or regulatory agencies.
2. Ability to effectively present information to management and/or public groups.
3. Good communication and written skills essential.
4. Must possess excellent customer service and organizational skills.
5. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet use.
6. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
7. Must be self-motivated.
8. Must be able to problem solve and react to dynamic circumstances.
9. Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
