Rehabilitation Instructor
4 months ago
**Job Type**:Permanent/Full-time
**Location**:Auckland
**Closing date**:Tuesday, 08 October 2024
**Mō mātou | About Us**:
Blind Low Vision NZ is the leading national provider of vision rehabilitation services for people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision. Now more than ever, the opportunities are here to make a real difference for people with sight loss, and you’ll help us achieve our vision of empowering New Zealanders who are blind, deafblind or low vision, to live the life they choose. As well as supporting individuals, we seek to make big-picture change by advocating for inclusive communities and for optimal eye care services for all New Zealanders. We have a rich history stretching back to 1890 and as we continue to connect people with sight loss to expert staff and their peers, we also continue to be one of New Zealand's most trusted and iconic not for profit organisations.
**Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**:
The role's purpose is to provide appropriate assessment, planning, and teaching in order to meet agreed individual goals as required and to help Members and clients, child and adult, achieve full participation in their community. You will need to take charge of expectations amongst the support network of our clients and have an awareness of the emotional wellbeing of the family/whanau, client and self.
**Ko wai koe | About you**:
An experienced Rehabilitation Instructor to join our Auckland team. This is an exciting full time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week) based out of our Henderson office, with an annual salary range of $75,000 - $85,00. You will service clients across the wider Auckland and Northland region, working directly with those who are blind, deafblind or have low vision, facilitating appropriate independence on an individual needs basis.
Duties include, and are not limited to:
- Planning and implementing individual programmes for clients, both children and adult
- Delivering centre-based group Rehabilitation programmes
- Functional Low Vision/Vision Assessment and training in conjunction with orientation and mobility instruction
- Actively contribute to quality improvement activities to enhance service delivery
This is a specialised technical role and as a result we are looking for:
- Experience in the delivery of Orientation and Mobility (O&M) and Adaptive Daily Living programme (ADL)
- Recognised qualification in Orientation and Mobility and Adaptive Daily Living Instructor
- Experience in the delivery of Orientation and Mobility and Adaptive Daily Living programme for at least 3 years
- Experience in functional low vision assessments
- A recognised qualification in rehabilitation for people who are blind or have low vision with an emphasis on O&M and ADL
- Able to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and culture
- You will also be an enthusiastic, honest and open communicator, with proven skills in client database use and Microsoft Office.
- Eligible to work in New Zealand
**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**:
This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that is truly passionate about helping their clients, while also offering rewarding career opportunities, great staff benefits, and a flexible work environment where possible As we strive to be a for purpose organisation, our staff take an active interest and participate in fundraising and volunteer opportunities.
Joining Blind Low Vision NZ means being part of a whānau that values and celebrates the unique contribution each individual brings. We encourage suitably qualified individuals who are blind, have low vision or any other disability to apply. We aspire to increase the representation of a diverse workforce within our organisation. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people, providing a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be their true selves. We are dedicated to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and continue to develop our understanding and implementation of the principles through all aspects of our work.
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