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Supervisory Blind Rehabilitation Specialist (Assistant Chief)

Veterans Health AdministrationLong Beach, CaliforniaPosted 18 Sept 2026

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Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. A. English language: Proficient in spoken and written English. Note: To be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C., Chapter 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in Veterans Health Administration (VHA), applicants must be proficient in written and spoken English.

B. Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in blind or vision rehabilitation, related program in rehabilitation, special education, family and consumer science education, technology and industrial arts education, or health care;(b) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (without a major field of study as outlined in (a) above) that included or was supplemented by at least one of the following:(b1) At least 30 semester hours of directly related, upper level undergraduate courses (e.g., at least 200-course level or higher, or as identified by the college or university).(B2) One full year of directly related graduate level coursework (typically at least 15-18 semester hours)(b3) A certificate in the core curriculum in orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation therapy or low vision therapy from an accredited college or university and a directly related practicum/internship in the occupation, either included in the degree or post-degree.] C.

Certification: (1) Applicants must possess at least one active, current, full and unrestricted certification to be eligible for appointment. Certification must be granted by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP), or another equivalent, closely related professional credential in special education or rehabilitation. NOTE: The ACVREP administers four certification programs: Low Vision Therapy, Orientation and Mobility, Assistive Technology Instruction and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy.

They may then use the designation for the certification they hold (as listed in subparagraph (2)) below: (2) BRS who provide the following service must obtain certification granted by ACVREP as follows: (a) Orientation and mobility training - Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS). (b) Communication and daily living therapy - Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (CVRT). (c) Low vision therapy - Certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT).

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(d) Assistive Technology - Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialists (CATIS). (3) BRS Advanced Practitioners at the GS-13 grade level must possess two certifications awarded by ACVREP. Grade Determinations Supervisory BRS, GS-13 (Assistant Chief) Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, completion of one year of experience as a BRS equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Certification. Candidates must meet the credentialing/certification requirements in paragraph 3c(1) and (2) above.

VIST Coordinators must meet the certification requirements in 3c(3) above. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to meeting the KSAs described at the GS-12 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs: a) Ability to balance responsibilities and work with great autonomy. (b) Ability to organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, and develop and implement effective solutions.

(c) Ability to analyze and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity within the section, and to develop and administer systematic internal reviews to ensure conformance with local and national policies as well as accreditation standards. (d) Ability to provide technical expertise, supervise, motivate, and effectively manage a diverse clinical staff. (e) Skill in assessing qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees.

(f) Ability to develop productivity standards applicable to a blind rehabilitation center or equivalent clinical program. (g) Ability to adapt to new and changing work conditions, staffing, and contingencies. Preferred Experience: Experience administering and interpreting assessments specific to blind/vision rehabilitation and use of assessment findings to develop a plan of care, including complex plans with consultation from the interdisciplinary team.

Experience identifying and evaluating assistive devices appropriate for use with blind and/or visually impaired population. Experience supervising or serving in a formal lead role for Blind Rehabilitation Specialists or an interdisciplinary blind/vision rehabilitation team, including assigning work, monitoring productivity, conducting performance evaluations, coaching employees, and addressing performance or conduct concerns.

Demonstrated experience coordinating care in a residential, inpatient, intensive outpatient, or similarly complex rehabilitation setting, including interdisciplinary treatment planning, patient flow, admissions, discharges, and continuity of care. References: VA Handbook 5005/48; Part II Appendix G41 Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Qualification Standard Physical Requirements: Blind Rehabilitation Specialist Functional Requirements: Moderate lifting (15- 44 lbs.); Moderate Carrying (15-44 lbs.); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Both Legs required; Specific hearing requirements; Ability to read typewritten material, glasses permitted; Hearing (aid permitted)

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