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For over 100 years, the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and
Visually Impaired (MABVI), has been committed to supporting individuals
living with visual disabilities. We teach strategies for doing the
activities that may have previously relied on vision to accomplish. There
is no one right way to live with visual disability/blindness. Our goal is
to help our program participants to find ways that work for them and to
provide them with the support they need on their journey.<br><br>
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Job Description:<br><br>
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The MABVI per diam Adjustment Counselor (AC) is an exciting opportunity
for a Master's Level Social Worker or an individual with a Master's
Degree in a related field to contribute in a powerful, passionate way
within a well established and creative environment. The Adjustment
Counselor will conduct phone meetings with referred participants to
provide individual, couples, or family counselling support services with
those who are seeking support as they adjust to the onset of visual
disability.<br><br>
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You will be assisting program participants to determine and achieve goals
to increase self-actualization, independence, and adjustment to
visual disability.<br><br>
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The person selected for this role will help to create a safe and
comfortable environment in which to discuss adjustment to visual
disability including clinically appropriate disclosure of lived
experience around blindness adjustment.<br><br>
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You will assess participant progress in achieving identified goals and
assess efficacy of interventions and strategies on an ongoing
basis.<br><br>
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The per diam AC will help to develop strategies of effective
communication when engaging with consumers and managing challenging
dynamics.<br><br>
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You will provide participants with internal and external resources as
needed,<br><br>
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The per diam Adjustment Counselor will collaborate with inter and intra
agency team members to ensure optimal coordination of care; provide
guidance to other team members regarding best practices in working with
visually impaired participants.<br><br>
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The per diam AC will be an important member of the interdisciplinary team
that meets weekly with our clinical team for case review and ongoing
refinement of clinical interventions.<br><br>
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The selected candidate will also be responsible for the
following:<br><br>
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Documentation of participant progress, providing ongoing feedback and
gathering data around program efficacy to inform and recommend changes as
indicated.<br><br>
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Educational Qualifications: <br><br>
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Master's degree in social work or related field required.<br><br>
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Experience:<br><br>
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Managing caseloads and treatment plans.<br><br>
Documentation of case notes and timely follow-up on notes and
communication with clients and colleagues.<br><br>
Peer support model of behavioral health strongly preferred.<br><br>
Lived experience with visual disability required.<br><br>
Experience working with blind or low vision individuals
preferred.<br><br>
Ability/willingness to obtain Massachusetts license preferred.<br><br>
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Work Environment:<br><br>
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Resource coordination will be done remotely.<br><br>
Services will be provided using telehealth: Quiet and reliable remote
working environment with stable internet connectivity for telehealth
meetings.<br><br>
This is a fully remote position.<br><br>
To apply, please send resume to Amy Ruell, LICSW, Director of Social
Services,
<a href="mailto:aruell@mabcommunity.org">aruell@mabcommunity.org</a>, or
call 857-262-1993.<br>
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