| |
Employment Opportunities
Company Summary
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind is Florida's largest and oldest not-for-profit organization serving the needs of the blind and visually impaired.
Through education, training, research and vision enhancement, Miami Lighthouse provides hope, confidence, and independence to people of all ages,
transforming the lives of over 90,000 blind and visually impaired people annually, from babies to seniors, and their families.
Our programs' impact is statewide, national, and international.
Benefits:
Miami Lighthouse is proud to provide one of the most comprehensive benefits programs in the not-for-profit industry.
Our benefits package includes life insurance, accident insurance and long term disability at no cost to our employees; voluntary benefits,
including health insurance with Florida Blue for which Miami Lighthouse subsidizes a significant portion of the premium, dental, vision,
short term disability and supplemental insurance; generous employer funded 401(k); and above average paid days off.
Career opportunities available at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind
Director of Heiken Children's Vision Program
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY: This position carries the major responsibilities of directing the strategy and day-to-day operations of the
Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program. This includes implementing and evaluating existing processes as well as implementing new or improved
ones to optimize the programs objectives. In addition, it requires the training, development and supervision of the programs staff members
throughout the state of Florida
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but not limited to:
- Leads and promotes the eye/vision program in target communities through continual campaigns that include program
presentations as well as telephone and email communication/follow-up.
- Serves as a trusted partner and liaison between Heiken Vision Program FOPN personnel and Instant Vision Program doctors.
- Serves as a valuable resource and Subject Matter Expert for school personnel in Dade County as well as all statewide program partners.
- Identifies program opportunities / needs and recommends solutions and action plans as necessary (i.e. outreach program, expanded school
site visits, technology and staffing) to achieve the desired goals.
- Develops, communicates and updates all Heiken Children's Vision Program resources/tools to ensure successful implementation by
school-site personnel and contracted Optometric Physicians.
- Assists with the hiring, onboarding and management of one direct report, the Assistant Manager of the Florida Heiken Children's Vision
Programs.
- Directs the activities of the Assistant Manager, support personnel and volunteers in order to optimize program objectives.
- Provides training, feedback, coaching and continued development to support staff as needed.
- Develops and maintains a comprehensive and updated Desk Manual used to ensure consistency and continuity in the absence of
any program members (ie. vacation / leave etc.)
- Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports. for ongoing projects.
- Analyzes report data to ensure all program objectives align with our high service model and execution standards.
- Ensures all requests for services have been addressed and consistent follow-up is maintained with all referrals.
- Assists with the planning for the coming year's projects and maintains an accurate and up-to date organizational calendar
(current year and one year forward)
- Establishes and maintains an up-to-date Outreach Calendar of Program Services.
- Identifies perspective funding sources and reaches out to promote program awareness and funding.
- Proactively seeks opportunities to facilitate presentations and build partnerships that will successfully secure donor funding for the program.
- Plans, monitors and manages all program expenses ensuring they are aligned with approved budget.
- Oversees the input and reconciliation of invoices before submission to accounting.
- Ensures all eye glass orders are administered accurately and efficiently.
- Ensures all mobile units are used properly and safely by adhering to all policies & procedures.
- Coordinates with doctors to complete IVP visits in schools.
- Maintains high level of organization, and develops and follows processes and procedures.
- Participates in department and agency quality improvement efforts
- Provides consultation, public educations and in-service training as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college required
- Valid Florida Driver's License and clean driving record required and/or ability to get to various locations.
- Prior experience in Health Care Administration, Nursing Administration including School Nurse or Optical Business Experience required.
- Require hours of employment Monday – Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm, 100% in office with some travel to School sites primarily in Miami-Dade County.
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet research.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, including ability to manage complex responsibilities.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence, effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers,
clients and their families, and the general public
- High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.
- Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background and a drug test screening.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides instruction to children ranging in age from birth to twenty-one years old, develops and implements individualized lesson plans
for each student/client. Collaborates with other professionals and serves as a community liaison to ensure quality services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but not limited to:
- Provides direct instruction in braille and technology to blind and visually impaired children.
- Provides support to instructional staff on how to implement accommodations in the learning environment.
- Adapts the environment for learning.
- Provides support to families on braille instruction.
- Attends IEP meetings as required.
- Provides outreach support and training for children and families.
- Provides direct early intervention support related to clients’ goals.
- Supports all Children’s Programs in varying capacities as needed.
- Maintains professional accreditations, licensing and/or continuing education as required.
- Updates client assessments and reports findings in appropriate database systems.
- Participates in staff conferences and community fairs.
- Participates in the adaptation of curriculum materials based on client needs and advances in the profession.
- Administer the Oregon Project assessment tool with children.
- Collaborates with Miami-Dade County Public Schools instructors and administrators.
- Participates in departmental meetings to review progress of clients as needed.
- Works with administration to advocate for special needs of the blind and visually impaired children.
- Maintains lesson plans and case notes as required.
- Conducts research to contribute to professional journals and stays current of trends in the profession.
- Participates in Professional Associations.
- Complete Functional Vision and Learning Media Assessments and/or other screenings and assessments as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Visual Disabilities from an accredited university.
- Fulfil all the Department of Education requirements and keep the Florida Department of Education certifications valid at all times.
- Prior experience with early intervention preferred.
- Completion of DCF Child Care trainings.
- Fulfil the CVI Assessment and Intervention Certification.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; bend, climb, kneel, and push, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Completion of required trainings within 2 years of hire or as required for curriculum compliance.
- Previous experience working with the visually impaired preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
- Proficient in use of computers including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to learn and use agency’s database and computer network with efficiency.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License and/or ability to travel within the community.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, including ability to manage complex responsibilities.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
- Ability to respond effectively to complaints or concerns.
- High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.
- Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background and drug test screening.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position carries the major responsibilities for developing and implementing individualized lesson plans for each client in learning concepts,
equipment and materials, skills and techniques essential to meeting the client’s goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but not limited to:
- Assesses individual needs of client and aid client in goal setting for instruction.
- Evaluates client’s abilities to travel safely and independently in familiar and unfamiliar environments.
- Provides individualized instruction to clients.
- Provides indoor and outdoor instruction as well as outreach services as needed.
- Evaluates the client’s progress on an ongoing basis, keeping progress notes on each client.
- Estimates readiness and measures ability and competence in techniques and skills related to personal, vocational, and other needs.
- Emphasizes the efficient, effective, and appropriate use of any residual vision, low vision devices, and other sensory modalities in the learning, practice, and use of techniques, skills, and equipment to meet client’s goals.
- Teaches problem solving and resource utilization.
- Reinforces the instruction of other staff members and assists other staff members in understanding the objectives and methods, as well as equipment appropriate to instruction.
- Participates in the development of curriculum materials based on client needs and advances in the field.
- Participates in agency outreach and education.
- Assists clients in the transfer of skills gained in agency setting to other various “real-life” settings.
- Participates in conferences and staff meetings regarding assigned clients.
- Maintains resource file to share with clients and staff.
- Stays updated on current trends and changes in the field.
- Establishes and maintain appropriate client records, including daily service statistics.
- Refers clients for other services as appropriate.
- Refers to and helps to maintain an orientation and mobility policy and procedure manual.
- Acts as advocate for clients when necessary.
- Participates in department and agency quality improvement efforts.
- Prepares reports as needed.
- Provides O& M instruction to Children’s Programs “Bright Beacons”.
- Provides O& M instruction to Lighthouse Learning Center students.
- Maintains instructional area so clients are taught in a clean, healthy, safe, environment.
- Maintains O&M certification (COMS) current.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with an emphasis in Orientation and Mobility. Master’s degree preferred.
- Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS), or eligible for certification and able to attain certification within established period of time.
- Previous experience working with the visually impaired preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Proficient in use of computers including Word, Excel and Internet research.
- Ability to learn and use agency’s database and computer network with efficiency.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence, effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, their families and the general public.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License and/or ability to travel within the community.
- High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.
- Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background and a drug test screening.
Application Process
For immediate and confidential consideration, please
forward your resume or application and salary requirements to:
601 SW 8th Avenue, Miami, FL 33130
E-mail:
employment@miamilighthouse.org
Fax: (305) 285-6967
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster
English Version
Spanish Version
Equal
Employment Opportunity (EEO) Poster
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster
English Version
Spanish Version
E-Verify Participation Poster
English
Version
Spanish
Version
Right to Work Poster
English
Version
Spanish
Version
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-Free Workplace
E-Verify Participant
Miami Lighthouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We
evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion,
ancestry, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital
status, familial status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any
other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The EEO is the Law poster is available here:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm
|
|
