Job Description
Location: Santa Barbara, California
THE OPPORTUNITY
Join us in building a more inclusive world at Braille Institute of America. We are undertaking one of the most transformative initiatives in our history, planning our next century of success in serving the blind and visually impaired communities.
Through our 2024-2025 strategic planning process, we identified the next generation opportunities to advance critical initiatives in areas such as customer research; the expansion and transformation of current programs and services; the development of new nationally and internationally accessible programs; the creation of dynamic new strategic partnerships; and the alignment of our mission, strategy, and resources.
If you are ready to join a dynamic organization transforming the lives of individuals experiencing vision loss, we want you on our team.
WHO WE ARE
At Braille Institute of America, we are driven by a shared purpose: to serve the blind and low vision community. We come together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, finding fulfillment in the impact we create. We believe in fostering a culture that is collaborative, inclusive, and flexible.
We understand the importance of work-life balance, valuing both personal and professional fulfillment. Here, you'll find an environment that supports your well-being while providing opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive alongside colleagues who are sighted and visually impaired.
Join us in embracing technology and innovation as we shape the future of accessibility and positively transform the lives of those with vision loss.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities:
• Works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the occupational therapist to implement and execute an established treatment plan.
• Carries out treatment plans and interventions in accordance with the plan of care established by supervising occupational therapist.
• Provides occupational therapy intervention on an individual basis or groups, on site, in home or on non-Braille Institute of America sites under the direction of the occupational therapist.
• Effectively communicates with supervising occupational therapist concerning clients' response to treatment plan.
• Reports any changes in patient status or needs with supervising occupational therapist on a timely basis.
• Documents and updates client records using low vision touch point in efforts to outcome all communications as needed to comply with Braille Institute of America standards.
• Works with supervising occupational therapist to maintain and update inventory of devices and equipment.
• Works collaboratively with other team members for best client outcomes.
• Maintains current knowledge of emerging trends and advances in low vision protocols, devices, outcomes measurements, services, and referral sources.
• Train clients in use of basic assistive technology services and optical devices.
• Participates in Braille Institute of America seminars, marketing activities, and other special events as needed to promote low vision services, and the organization's overall programs and services.
• Works with clients, staff, volunteers, and current students towards the mission of Braille Institute of America.
• Performs other duties as assigned. As the organization continues to evolve, duties or tasks may change without impacting the overall job description.
• Complies with all the state licensure, federal and regulatory guidelines for occupational therapy assistants.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
Minimum Requirements:
Position requires good clinical and documentation skills. Also requires communication, organization, interpersonal, problem solving, computer and teaching skills.
The ability to multi-task, understand the needs of the visually impaired, and recommend solutions to meet their needs is required.
Experience:
Two years of clinical practice preferably in the areas of both pediatrics and geriatrics.
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
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HOW TO APPLY
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Job Tags
Flexible hours,