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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00045458 |
Description Activated On: 9/25/2026 11:19:58 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Under the supervision of a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, employee provides comprehensive, individualized vision rehabilitation therapy to visually impaired participants to foster education, career readiness, accommodations and independent living while keeping with regulations, statutes, and policies for customers served at the Hiram G. Andrews Center. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Assesses customers during evaluation to ensure that customer has received necessary and appropriate foundational prerequisite training (personal and social adjustment to blindness, adaptive and coping skills needed to meet the demands of daily living, Orientation & Mobility instruction, assistive technology evaluation and training) before being admitted for HGAC training programs. Determine functional objectives with the participant; develop and implement a comprehensive plan of services based on case screening and customer intake. Develop individualized Assistive Technology plan for customers and consult with instructors and evaluators to recommend specialized software, hardware and assistive technology. Provide therapeutically oriented instruction to the student in applications of their recommended access technology devices. Basic training would be provided prior to arrival. Troubleshoot device malfunctions and coordinate necessary equipment repairs with outside vendors. Convert and distribute requested materials in alternate media formats, including Braille, large print, electronic or audio to provide digital equality across campus maintaining digital accessibility compliance. Provide support services to the Vocational Evaluation department as the individual customer develops vocational objectives through the evaluation process. Convert test materials to accessible formats. Provide individualized support during vocational tryouts. Partner with Education Department instructors to deploy classroom accommodations that mitigate visual demands. Translate visual media into auditory/verbal descriptions, archive digital course materials for future students, and extend these accessible assets to neurodivergent individuals with print disabilities (ex: Dyslexia, ADHD). Coordinate with recreational staff to integrate inclusive activities and be a resource for professional development and sensitivity trainings for working with visually impaired students. Provide goal-oriented instruction on campus navigation and spatial layout as needed. Support skill development in activities of daily living including dining, appropriate dress, grooming and personal hygiene while referring complex needs to appropriate staff. Support Wellness Center staff on an as-needed basis, assisting clinical personnel with information and instruction on adaptive healthcare devices. Present consultation and training to staff, services providers, employers and community organizations promoting skill sets and competitive employability of blind and low-vision individuals. Provide specialized technical expertise to support institutional special projects and future program development working with the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services. Participate in learning opportunities to maintain current with assistive technology and rehabilitation instruction techniques. Complete reports and document all day-to-day participant interactions and progress. Enters necessary information into CWDS. Duties include WIOA compliant and Pre-Ets related services. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Work is performed under general direction of Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist and is reviewed for conformity to established policies, procedures, and regulations through reports and conferences. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Real ID 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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