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Current Openings:

1. Manager of Rehabilitation Services
2. Assistive Technology Training Specialist (Contract)
3. Director of Development

Employment Opportunities

If you are looking for a career in which you will truly make a difference in people's lives, consider Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB). Opportunities exist at CLB for people who are results-oriented, flexible, dedicated, and work well as part of a team.

CLB's success starts with our staff. Our organization's growth, innovation and success have always been based on respect for the unique individuality and potential of each employee. As a means of recruiting and retaining high caliber staff, CLB offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full time employees.

CLB is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. In issuing this policy and in accordance with Federal and District of Columbia laws, CLB pledges full support to equal opportunity employment for all employees and applicants, regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disabilities, matriculation, political affiliation, personal appearance, veteran status or other non-work-related criterion protected by law.

Title of Position: Manager of Rehabilitation Services

Department/Office: Programs and Services

Supervisor’s Title: Vice President of Business Development and Programs

The Manager of Rehabilitation Services will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing and managing quality and continuity in the day-to-day programs in rehabilitation for Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind.

• Provide direct services to individuals who are blind or low vision in orientation and mobility as well as vision rehabilitation therapy/rehabilitation teaching for the blind and visually impaired
• Manage day-to-day programs and assist consumers with issues related to rehabilitation services.
• Participate in long-range planning and policy development by providing input to senior management concerning staffing needs, appropriate training, information about resources and trends in service provision to persons who are blind or visually impaired.
• Oversee staff and consultants who work directly in CLB rehabilitation programs (i.e. orientation and mobility, rehabilitation teaching, counseling, Braille instruction, etc.). 
• Schedule and coordinate daily program activities, including conducting intakes and making appropriate referrals for service, and arranging and facilitating consumer staffing.
• Serves as representative for CLB on committees, at meetings, conferences and other presentations.
• Conduct in-service training regarding blindness issues and CLB programs and services.
• Serve as liaison with sponsoring/partnership agencies such as the DC Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), MD-DORS (Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services), UDC Senior Companion Program.
• Monitor students’ progress through reports, ongoing discussions, and meetings with students and staff.
• Prepare monthly billing, statistics, reports and relevant correspondence about and for consumers.
• Coordinate services, specials programs, and events related to older adults 55 years and older.

• Bachelor degree in orientation and mobility or rehabilitation or related field working primarily with visually impaired adults. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years of experience as a practitioner in the field of blindness.

  a. Teacher of the visually handicapped.

  b. Orientation and mobility specialist.

  c. Rehabilitation teacher for the visually impaired/vision rehabilitation
     therapist

  d. Rehabilitation Counselor

  e. Occupational Therapist

• Knowledge of community and professional resources.
• Minimum of two years in a staff supervisory position.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Must possess excellent judgment and be well organized and detailed oriented.
• Must have the ability to work with confidential material.  

Title of position: Assistive Technology Training Specialist (Contract)

Department:  Assistive Technology

Supervisor:  Director of Assistive Technology

Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual computer and assistive technology training with blind and low vision consumers in the DC Metro Area.

• Instruct, design, and continually improve job-specific technology programs, both in a classroom and individually, to provide training which prepares students to successfully, enter and compete in the workforce.

• Teach employment related skills including job specific training tracks involving the use of technology and adaptive aids to a wide variety of individuals from various ethnic, socio-economic, and educational backgrounds.

• Conduct assistive technology assessments and make recommendations for products, services, and referrals to assist consumers in achieving training goals.

• Screen students for basic academic ability and preparedness prior to admittance to training programs.

• Provide assistive technology installation and training services for blind and low vision consumers nationwide.

• Provide on the job training for consumers who are blind or visually impaired including accessing adaptive aids.

• Complete progress reports in a prescribed format that clearly state the consumer’s goals and progress.

• Write department activity reports and submit to the AT Director.

• Coordinate and advise referral sources on products and training services appropriate to the consumers needs.

• Responsible for meeting recruitment quotas for training programs.

• Assist in marketing and recruiting to develop programs and courses and increase enrollment.

• Provide assistive technology training to CLB staff as needed to upgrade skills.

• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in computer technology, education, or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years experience of successful employment in a people oriented position.
  Assistive technology training and assessment is an advantage.
• Experience in providing training to groups and individuals.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast paced environment.
• Independent travel skills within the metro DC area and nationally.
• Computer literacy required, i.e. Windows, MS Office Suite, assistive technology products for blind and low vision users (i.e. JAWS, ZoomText, Braille displays, etc.)
• Knowledge of disability issues, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Rehabilitation Act as they relate to employment.
• Goal oriented with a proven track record of success in meeting deadlines and requirements.