Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Canadians living with vision loss? Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) is a national health services organization dedicated to empowering people who are blind or partially sighted to live safely and independently.
Requirements
- Assesses the independent living needs and abilities of individuals.
- With the individual, identifies and prioritizes goals, and develops an independent living plan.
- Teaches adaptive skills for independent living in areas of personal management, household management, communication, leisure activities, indoor orientation & mobility skills, and technology training.
- Maintains all case data and documentation consistent with Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada Systems and Procedures.
- Provides consultation, public education, and in-service training.
- Performs administrative duties including, but not limited to service tracking, benchmarking, report writing, etc.
- Maintaining, facilitating, and conducting group sessions and presentations.
- Liaises and builds relationships with community-based rehabilitation teams, agencies, schools, partners, health practitioners and stakeholders.
- Provides support and consultation to individuals and their families re adjustment to vision loss.
- Attends and participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
- Promotes an understanding and awareness of vision health related issues through consultation, public education, and in-service training.
- Assists with the training, placement and supervision of volunteers and students.
- Provide timely delivery of services to ensure people living with vision loss acquire skills and assistive technology to remain/regain independence.
- Utilizes standard procedures and processes to implement each individualās unique independent living plan.
- Utilizes judgment when determining if the individual requires a referral to another VLRC service or external services.
- Takes initiative to keep abreast of knowledge in the expertise of vision rehabilitation/independent living skills.
- Facilitate and enhance team efforts on a professional level and share specialized knowledge, sources, experience, concepts, and skills.
- Provides leadership to community groups and partners by educating, advocating and promoting awareness about vision loss.
- Provides leadership in training and coaching volunteers, students and staff.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for health, vision, dental
- Corporate discounts
- Employee and family assistance program
- Flexible work arrangements
- Generous paid time off
- Work-life balance initiatives
- Career development through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
- Inclusive work culture with supportive teams
- Employee recognition
- Joy in work wellness program
- Mental health supports
