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Blind Rehabilitation Specialist (Visual Impairment Service Team Coordinator)

Veterans Health AdministrationAugusta, GeorgiaPosted 29 Oct 2026

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Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenships. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Doctoral Degree; or Doctoral Degree in Blind Rehabilitation or a directly 8 related field.

Certification. VIST Coordinator candidates must meet the certification requirements in paragraph 4c(4) above. BRSs who are VIST Coordinators may be drawn from traditional blind/vision rehabilitation backgrounds and from counseling backgrounds such as social work, vocational rehabilitation counseling, etc. VIST Coordinators may be credentialed/certified through any of the following: (a) Certification via the ACVREP; (4) Licensure via the Social Worker Licensure Board; (c) Certification via the CRCC; (5) OR, (d) Equivalent and relevant professional credential in counseling or rehabilitation.

[Examples of other health care occupations may include but are not limited to Marriage and Family Therapists or Licensed Mental Health Counselors. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level, OR three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree, OR a doctoral degree in Blind Rehabilitation or a directly related field.

Applicants must also possess a current qualifying credential, such as: Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) certification; Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification; State Social Work licensure; or An equivalent professional counseling or rehabilitation credential. In addition, applicants must demonstrate the ability to: Communicate effectively with Veterans, family members, healthcare professionals, and community partners.

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Assess Veterans with visual impairments and multiple disabilities to determine rehabilitation needs. Develop individualized rehabilitation plans with measurable goals and outcomes. Apply counseling, rehabilitation, and psychological principles to support adjustment to vision loss. Coordinate rehabilitation services and training opportunities through VA and community resources. Build and maintain effective working relationships with Veterans, interdisciplinary teams, and stakeholders.

Utilize knowledge of VA blind and low vision rehabilitation programs to support Veteran rehabilitation goals. At this level, the VIST Coordinator serves in a developmental capacity, providing case management, rehabilitation coordination, benefits guidance, and adjustment counseling services to Veterans who are blind or visually impaired and their families. GS-12 Level To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level and maintain a qualifying VIST Coordinator credential.

In addition to the competencies required at the GS-11 level, applicants must demonstrate the ability to: Independently assess complex rehabilitation needs and recommend appropriate interventions. Develop and manage comprehensive rehabilitation plans that incorporate multidisciplinary findings and measurable outcomes. Coordinate access to VA and non-VA rehabilitation programs, benefits, and support services. Apply decision-making principles to manage program operations, allocate resources, and address changing service needs.

Develop short- and long-range program goals and implement strategies to improve service delivery. Lead interdisciplinary collaboration and build partnerships with community organizations and service providers. Communicate effectively with audiences ranging from Veterans and caregivers to executive leadership and community stakeholders. At the full performance level, the VIST Coordinator serves as the primary coordinator for visual impairment services, providing expert consultation, overseeing outreach initiatives, managing support and education programs, leading interdisciplinary service teams, and coordinating complex rehabilitation services and benefits for Veterans who are blind or visually impaired.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-11 to GS-12. Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurring exertion such as standing or walking for up to two hours; frequent bending; reaching above the shoulder; light lifting and carrying (less than 40 pounds), pushing or pulling objects.

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