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The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) is seeking a dynamic individual to develop and implement individualized teaching materials and methods for consumers of all ages who are legally blind. The Rehabilitation Teacher assesses the impact that significant vision loss has on individuals who are legally blind, assesses consumers? needs, and takes steps to assist them in compensating for vision loss. The Rehabilitation Provide direct consumer teaching and training as specified in consumers? individualized service plans. Areas of adaptation and teaching will include but are not limited to adapting activities of daily living (ADL), home management, meal planning and preparation, leisure time activities communication skills, low vision utilization, braille, job readiness skills and the use of adaptive technology. Provide information and referral services, evaluate consumers? needs and abilities in specific skill areas, and consult with family members, outside agencies including schools, adult day programs, home health providers, nursing homes/skilled nursing facilities and work programs on behalf of consumers in conjunction with skill planning. Collaborate and communicate with the assigned case manager and other discipline-specific staff as a member of the rehabilitation team to provide comprehensive Rehabilitation Teaching services to consumers. Complete case documentation, perform electronic consumer tracking functions and maintain case files in accordance with agency policies and procedures. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and methods of vision rehabilitation therapy/rehabilitation teaching. Ability to communicate effectively with professionals and write professional reports. Knowledge of the psychological, social, educational and health issues facing individuals who are blind. Capacity to learn and apply agency policies and procedures including fiscal guidelines for purchasing goods and services for consumers. Talent for serving diverse populations and familiarity with secondary disabilities in addition to blindness. Ability to acquire an objective understanding of the physical limitations and aspects of blindness in order to establish a productive, trustworthy, and working relationship with consumers. Ability to conduct evaluations and assessments and provide training and teaching based upon the outcome of such assessments. Experience with working with individuals with physical disabilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Outlook. PEFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of government and community agencies responsible for providing benefits and services to individuals with blindness. Ability to handle confidential information with an understanding of diversity and the importance of fostering an open and respectful work environment. Experience in using electronic case management or similar client information systems. Experience with adaptations for those with physical disabilities. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, or paraprofessional experience in social work, social casework, vocational counseling, employment counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or educational counseling. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.