The mission of the Visual Impairment Services Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) Program is to provide comprehensive, individualized patient rehabilitation services that improves the quality of life for veterans with a visual impairment. This is accomplished through comprehensive evaluation and training that enables Veterans to function with greater independence and safety.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Managing all day-to-day routine operations of the VISOR Program Overseeing the screening process for referrals and insuring appropriate scheduling Ensuring that program waiting list complies with VA requirements Ensuring Blind Rehab Database information is accurate and timely Managing and coordinating Veteran lodging/travel in cooperation with other VAMC departments Developing and implementing the vision rehabilitation experience for veterans Ensure that families and other Veteran support systems are included in the Veterans program as directed by the Veteran Coordinating team meetings for planning and developing program goals and objectives for the program Following up on Veteran complements, concerns, or complaints Collaborating and consulting with Medical Center personnel regarding the veteran's care and needs for coordinated treatment, especially veterans with multiple disabilities Implementing and reviewing outcome data Seeking on going feedback from Veterans, their families, and other stakeholders Insuring training equipment is up to date - Work with Vendors to provide training on new and changing technology Coordinating support groups with staff and other VA service lines Ensuring a safe and clean environment compliant with JC and GARF standards Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 580-01508-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: The individual must have earned: (a) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in blind or vision rehabilitation, closely related program in rehabilitation, special education for the visually impaired, family and consumer science education, or technology and industrial arts education. OR, (b) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (without a major field of study as outlined in (1)(a) above) that included, or was supplemented by, at least one of the following: At least 30 semester hours of directly related, upper level undergraduate courses (e.g., at least 200-course level or higher, or as identified by the college or university). One full year of directly related graduate level coursework (typically at least 15 - 18 semester hours). A certificate from an accredited college or university in the core curriculum in orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation therapy, assistive technology for blind and visually impaired individuals, or low vision therapy and a directly related practicum/internship in the occupation, either included in the degree or post-degree. Foreign Graduates must have proof of a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or foreign equivalent, as verified through an independent credential evaluation company), with a specialization in blind rehabilitation. Certification: Required at the GS-11 grade level and above. Applicants must possess at least one active, current, full and unrestricted certification to be eligible for appointment. Certification must be granted by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP), or another equivalent, closely related professional credential in special education or rehabilitation. English Language Proficiency: Candidates will not be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who are not proficient in written and spoken English. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Supervisory Blind Rehabilitation Specialist (Service Chief); GS-13: Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, completion of one year of experience as a BRS equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to meeting the KSAs described at the GS-12 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs: (a) Ability to supervise, motivate, and manage effectively a diverse clinical staff applicable to a small Blind Rehabilitation Center or equivalent program. (b) Skill in assessing qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees. (c) Knowledge] to apply administrative and human resources policies effectively. (d) Skill to] organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks and responsibilities, and manage and direct the work of others to accomplish program goals and missions. (e) Ability to adapt to new and changing work conditions, contingencies, and staffing. (f) Ability to translate management goals and objectives into well-coordinated and controlled service operations through technical direction, review, analyses and evaluation of program components including productivity, and ability to manage budgets. (g) Ability to provide consultation and promote best practice procedures in blind/vision rehabilitation nationally; and serve as a national leader in the field of blind/vision rehabilitation. References: VA Handbook 5005/109, PART II, APPENDIX G41 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13 Physical Requirements: Mayrequire standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030 US
• Name: Timothy Countryman
• Phone: 303-330-7566
• Email: [email protected]