Lighthouse
Early Childhood Blind and Low Vision Specialist
Lighthouse, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
POSITION
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Early Childhood Blind and Low Vision SpecialistREPORTS TO
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Program Director, Little Learners ProgramSTATUS
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Full-time, ExemptJOB CLASSIFICATION
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Specialist IIUNION ELIGIBLE
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YesWORK ARRANGEMENT
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Hybrid, Servicing the San Francisco Bay AreaSALARY RANGE:
$68,905.20-$100,005Founded in San Francisco in 1902, the LightHouse’s purpose is to promote the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired. The LightHouse is currently in a period of growth, increasing our capacity to serve more low-vision and blind clients.*Blind/visually impaired strongly encouraged to apply.OVERVIEW:LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, headquartered in downtown San Francisco, is looking for a full-time
Early Childhood Blind and Low Vision Specialist
to service the San Francisco Bay Area community.The Early Childhood Blind and Low Vision Specialist reports to the LightHouse Little Learners Program Director.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum B.A. or B.S. degreeStrongly Preferred: Masters/Credential in Visual Impairments, Orientation and Mobility, Early Childhood/Special Education, Physical or Occupational Therapy, or Social WorkMinimum three years’ experience working with infants and preschoolers who are blind or have low vision, or whose developmental delays include blindness or low vision; or who are deafblindMinimum three years’ experience providing home visits to familiesWork in multi-cultural teaching circumstancesTrained in Lilli Nielsen philosophy of Active LearningExperience with early childhood Assistive Technology and AACREQUIRED SKILLS:Strong written and spoken communication skillsKnowledge of strategies and techniques to support blind children, teens, and adultsEffective interpersonal skills with children and adultsJoyful, playful, positive working style with childrenStrong organization and time management skillsTakes initiative and can work independently under pressureCreative and collaborative problem solverFlexible schedule and demeanorPositive attitude, professional manner, and strong work ethicAbility to interact and network with professionalsAbility to relate to and show compassion toward client familiesMust be sensitive to family diversity and cultural circumstancesJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Family Services:
Provide parent/caregiver education and family-centered coaching services for families of young children (birth to three years) who are blind or have low visionProvide information and resources related to their child’s blindness or low visionConduct parent interviews and administer developmental and functional vision assessmentsEncourage parent/caregiver and child interactions through adapted play and routines-based activitiesSupport the relationship and bond between the parent/caregiver and childCoach families in child-advocacy skills in various settingsHave knowledge of specialized toys and materials for young children who are blind or have low visionCommunity Collaboration:
Consult and build relationships with community representativesPartner with early intervention programs to adapt materials and approachesProvide information, resources, and referrals to familiesAssist in workshops and trainings on early childhood blindness and low visionCase Management:
Maintain and organize secure client case filesCommunicate with community partners in service provisionPrepare and submit Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) reportsMaintain accurate client billing recordsComply with HIPAA and FERPA requirementsOrganizational Support:
Establish and maintain a safe home office environmentAssist with data gathering and information-sharingParticipate in scheduled staff meetingsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Commitment to following COVID-19 protocolsAble to lift boxes and materials up to 30 poundsAble to work in various circumstances and locationsWORKING CONDITIONS:Typical work hours: 9 AM-5 PM, 5 days per week.Willingness to work outside of normal hours when requiredLightHouse is an equal opportunity employer. LightHouse policy and the law prohibit discrimination and harassment based on various classifications.HOW TO APPLY:Please submit a cover letter and résumé as Word attachments (no PDFs), along with the completed employment application to HR@lighthouse-sf.org, including the job title in the subject line.
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Early Childhood Blind and Low Vision SpecialistREPORTS TO
:
Program Director, Little Learners ProgramSTATUS
:
Full-time, ExemptJOB CLASSIFICATION
:
Specialist IIUNION ELIGIBLE
:
YesWORK ARRANGEMENT
:
Hybrid, Servicing the San Francisco Bay AreaSALARY RANGE:
$68,905.20-$100,005Founded in San Francisco in 1902, the LightHouse’s purpose is to promote the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or visually impaired. The LightHouse is currently in a period of growth, increasing our capacity to serve more low-vision and blind clients.*Blind/visually impaired strongly encouraged to apply.OVERVIEW:LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, headquartered in downtown San Francisco, is looking for a full-time
Early Childhood Blind and Low Vision Specialist
to service the San Francisco Bay Area community.The Early Childhood Blind and Low Vision Specialist reports to the LightHouse Little Learners Program Director.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum B.A. or B.S. degreeStrongly Preferred: Masters/Credential in Visual Impairments, Orientation and Mobility, Early Childhood/Special Education, Physical or Occupational Therapy, or Social WorkMinimum three years’ experience working with infants and preschoolers who are blind or have low vision, or whose developmental delays include blindness or low vision; or who are deafblindMinimum three years’ experience providing home visits to familiesWork in multi-cultural teaching circumstancesTrained in Lilli Nielsen philosophy of Active LearningExperience with early childhood Assistive Technology and AACREQUIRED SKILLS:Strong written and spoken communication skillsKnowledge of strategies and techniques to support blind children, teens, and adultsEffective interpersonal skills with children and adultsJoyful, playful, positive working style with childrenStrong organization and time management skillsTakes initiative and can work independently under pressureCreative and collaborative problem solverFlexible schedule and demeanorPositive attitude, professional manner, and strong work ethicAbility to interact and network with professionalsAbility to relate to and show compassion toward client familiesMust be sensitive to family diversity and cultural circumstancesJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Family Services:
Provide parent/caregiver education and family-centered coaching services for families of young children (birth to three years) who are blind or have low visionProvide information and resources related to their child’s blindness or low visionConduct parent interviews and administer developmental and functional vision assessmentsEncourage parent/caregiver and child interactions through adapted play and routines-based activitiesSupport the relationship and bond between the parent/caregiver and childCoach families in child-advocacy skills in various settingsHave knowledge of specialized toys and materials for young children who are blind or have low visionCommunity Collaboration:
Consult and build relationships with community representativesPartner with early intervention programs to adapt materials and approachesProvide information, resources, and referrals to familiesAssist in workshops and trainings on early childhood blindness and low visionCase Management:
Maintain and organize secure client case filesCommunicate with community partners in service provisionPrepare and submit Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) reportsMaintain accurate client billing recordsComply with HIPAA and FERPA requirementsOrganizational Support:
Establish and maintain a safe home office environmentAssist with data gathering and information-sharingParticipate in scheduled staff meetingsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Commitment to following COVID-19 protocolsAble to lift boxes and materials up to 30 poundsAble to work in various circumstances and locationsWORKING CONDITIONS:Typical work hours: 9 AM-5 PM, 5 days per week.Willingness to work outside of normal hours when requiredLightHouse is an equal opportunity employer. LightHouse policy and the law prohibit discrimination and harassment based on various classifications.HOW TO APPLY:Please submit a cover letter and résumé as Word attachments (no PDFs), along with the completed employment application to HR@lighthouse-sf.org, including the job title in the subject line.
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