Per Diem Home-Based Occupational Therapist in Essex, Union, Somerset, & Middlesex Counties-NJ

Job Title:

Occupational Therapist
- Independent Contractor

Supervisor:
Senior Vice President of Programs;
Occupational Therapist with dual credentials in low vision rehabilitation

Employment Status:
Exempt

For 80 years, Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey has been on the forefront of serving adults with vision loss, teaching them techniques to overcome the challenges they face, and promoting their emotional and physical wellness in a friendly, supportive environment.

The role of the Occupational Therapist is to provide in-home services to identified adults with vision loss and blindness. Responsibilities will include performing home safety and environmental assessments, assessing clients’ abilities to perform activities of daily living, and provide adaptive strategies and techniques to support safety and independence in the home.

• Per Diem: 3-5 hours per week
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience working with adults with physical disabilities.
• Having a valid NJ Driver’s License to perform home visits.
• Familiarity with the Zoom virtual platform

• Post-graduate education in low vision
• Experience working with adults with vision loss and blindness.
• Bi-lingual and fluent in English & Spanish

• Perform home environmental assessments- identify potential safety hazards.
• Evaluate lighting and contrast needs.
• Make recommendations and provide accommodations to improve accessibility to appliances.
• Address basic magnification and reading needs.
• Refer clients to VLANJ center-based programs for further skills training in Independent Living Skills and Technology

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients, family members, VLANJ staff, and physicians.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess effective observational and teaching skills.
• Possess proficient computer skills- using Windows PC

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in occupational therapy