[Nfbc-info] Fw: Job Posting

[Lisamaria Martinez, NOMC]

To: 1Services
Subject: Job Posting

The Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County has a job opening.


The Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County is pleased to 
announce a job opportunity for their center located in Pacific Grove, CA. 
For more information please contact Jeannie Cordero, Program Director at 
(831)649-3505 or by email at vision at blindandlowvision.org


JOB DESCRIPTION 1/02/09

Position: Rehabilitation Specialist
Hours: 37 ½ hours per week, FTE
Salary: $42,000 to $50,000; plus medical, dental & vision insurance; three 
month probationary period; paid time off.  $ .48 per mile travel 
reimbursement
Holidays: Ten paid holidays per year
Paid Time Off: Employee accrues up to 25 paid days off per year
Retirement: The BVIC offers an opportunity to participate in a simple IRA 
after a six-month waiting period to join the plan
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in rehabilitation teaching for visually impaired or BA in 
Special Education with minimum one year experience working with the visually 
impaired. Valid driver's license, own transportation.
Responsible to:
Business Director and Program Director
Responsibilities:
Independent Living Instruction; outreach & center-based
* Assessment & evaluation of client's needs in home, community, education, 
or vocational settings
* Develop plan of care for client
* Teach adaptive independent living skills, including Braille
* Facilitate referrals to appropriate agencies or services
* Documentation of clients care
Public relations
* Liaison to community sources concerning low vision services
* Participate in presentations and in-service workshops
Networking
* Work with other agencies and individuals to promote the goals of the BVIC 
and its clients
Inter-office
* Work closely with staff members to insure that clients are served 
efficiently

Address:  225 Laurel Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA  93950 Telephone: 
(831)649-3505

Beth Berenson
Program Coordinator
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
214 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA
Direct Line: 415-694-7322
Toll Free:1-888-400-8933
Email: bberenson at lighthouse-sf.org
Website:  www.lighthouse-sf.org