Rehabilitation Teacher
San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind
Posted: 10/13/2009
Job Type: Rehabilitation
San Antonio, TX 78210
Expiration Date:12/30/2009
The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind is seeking a Rehabilitation Teacher to teach adaptive living skills for household management, personal care and communication skills to individuals 55 years old and older. JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Teach seniors adaptive living skills such as cooking, cleaning, labeling clothes, laundry, labeling groceries, grocery shopping (or learning to utilize store customer service personnel), and dealing with mail and correspondence •Make home visits •Obtain additional demographic information from participant •Assess skill levels pre- and post- training •Develop a training plan with the participant, identifying the highest level of independence consistent with capabilities •Provide adaptive living skills training in participant’s home and in group/class setting •Refer participant for other appropriate services within the program •Coordinate training needs of participants including travel training and Braille instruction •Provide information and referral services to participants •Teach people to effectively utilize community resources •Provide sensitivity training to family members, significant others and neighbors and teach them when and how to assist the participant •As necessary, assist participant to develop a network of people who can assist with tasks the participant is unable to do independently or needs assistance to perform. •When appropriate, assist the participant with transition to Volunteer Services •Keep accurate records on each participant BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 1)2 years experience working with the visually impaired 2)A Bachelors degree in social work, health, teaching or closely related field 3)3 years experience in case management 4)Bilingual (English/Spanish) 5)Public speaking experience 6)Personal transportation as this position requires travel When applying please indicate if and how you meet the basic qualifications. Apply online at www.salighthouse.org or email your resume to jobs@salighthouse.org The San Antonio Lighthouse is an EOE.
Contact Name: Paula Blacklock
Contact Phone
(210) 533-5195 Extension 2300
Contact Fax
(210) 533-4230
Contact E-mail Address: jobs@salighthouse.org
Job URL: www.salighthouse.org