# Blind Rehabilitation Specialist (VIST Coordinator)

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/a7ebb202-d664-4910-8ff9-14982581580b

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Manchester, NH
- Salary: 69905 – 131790 USD per year

## Summary

This role supports blind and visually impaired veterans at a VA hospital, delivering rehabilitation services including orientation and mobility training, low vision therapy, and assistive technology instruction. The position suits practitioners with expertise in vision rehabilitation or a counseling background who can work independently across clinical and community settings to help veterans regain independence and quality of life.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in blind/vision rehabilitation or closely related field
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- United States citizenship or authorization to work for VA
- Knowledge of blind and vision rehabilitation principles and practices
- Ability to assess patients and develop rehabilitation plans
- Certification through ACVREP, state social work license, or CRCC certification

## Nice to have

- Master's degree or doctoral degree in blind rehabilitation or related field
- Experience in counseling or social work backgrounds
- Knowledge of VA rehabilitation programs and policies

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890677600