Senior Rehabilitation Specialist
Division Of Blind Services
Jacksonville, Florida
- Provided advocacy, referral and resource development; counseling and guidance throughout the rehabilitation process for a caseload of working, job-seeking, high school and college-level clients and their families.
- Communicated with Community Rehabilitation Providers, schools and other educational staff.
- Conducted outreach activities to bring awareness to the services provided by Division of Blind Services (DBS) and Community Rehabilitation Providers.
- Managed and maintained multiple caseloads of visually impaired clients looking to obtain or maintain employment, as well as individuals needing training to live independently.
- Developed plans of service as needed for purchase of specific services, aids, and devices as outlined in the agency’s policies and procedures, training, and rehabilitation needs.
- Actively participated in networking events with recruiters/staffing firms to advocate on the behalf of clients.