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POSITION: Early Childhood Blind and Low Vision Specialist

REPORTS TO: Program Director, Little Learners Program

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Specialist II

UNION ELIGIBLE: Yes

WORK ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid, Servicing the San Francisco Bay Area

SALARY RANGE:$68,905.20-$100,005

Founded 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.

*Please note the terms and conditions of this position may be subject to change, once a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement is in place.

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. degree

• Strongly Preferred: Masters/Credential in Visual Impairments, Orientation and Mobility, Early Childhood/Special Education, Physical or Occupational Therapy, or Social Work
• Minimum 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 deafblind
• Minimum three years’ experience providing home visits to families
• Work in multi-cultural teaching circumstances
• Trained in Lilli Nielsen philosophy of Active Learning
• Experience with early childhood Assistive Technology and AAC

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Knowledge of the strategies and techniques used to support blind children
• Effective interpersonal skills with children and adults
• Joyful, positive working style with children
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Takes initiative and can work independently
• Creative and collaborative problem solver
• Flexible schedule and demeanor
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to relate to and show compassion toward families

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Early Childhood Blind and Low Vision Specialist in this role will provide services in the following areas:

Family Services:

• Provide parent/caregiver education and family-centered coaching services for families of young children (birth to three years of age) who are blind or have low vision
• Provide information and resources to families related to their child’s blindness or low vision
• Conduct parent interviews and administer developmental and functional vision assessments
• Encourage parent/caregiver and child interactions through adapted play and routines-based activities
• Support the relationship between the parent/caregiver and child utilizing infant and family mental health principles
• Coach families in child-advocacy skills

Community Collaboration and Outreach:

• Consult and build professional relationships with community representatives
• Partner with the child’s site-based early intervention program
• Provide information, resources, and referrals to families
• Assist in providing workshops and trainings on early childhood blindness and low vision

Case Management:

• Maintain and organize secure client case files
• Communicate with community partners in the provision of services
• Prepare and submit Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) outcome reports
• Maintain accurate client billing records
• Comply with HIPAA and FERPA requirements

Organizational Support:

• Establish and maintain a safe home office environment
• Assist with confidential data gathering
• Participate in scheduled All-Staff and LightHouse Little Learners Program Staff Meetings

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Commitment to following COVID-19 protocols
• Able to lift boxes and materials up to 30 pounds
• Able to work in various circumstances and locations

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typical work hours: 9 AM-5PM, 5 days per week per FTE

• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours
• Works in a well-lighted, ventilated home or office

LightHouse is an equal opportunity employer. LightHouse policy and the law prohibit discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s protected characteristics.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter and résumé as Word attachments to HR@lighthouse-sf.org, including the job title in the subject line.