DeafBlind Rehabilitation Specialist

Job overview

The DeafBlind Rehabilitation Specialist role is based in Minneapolis, MN, and serves North Central Region 5; compensation is $70,000–$80,000 per year. Helen Keller National Center works with DeafBlind people and people with combined hearing and vision loss to support independence, employment, and quality of life. The specialist provides individualized employment-focused rehabilitation, independent living, low vision, and assistive technology services. Through training, assessment, and coordination with consumers and regional partners, the role supports personal goals and strengthens access to community and workplace opportunities.

What you'll do

• Provide vocational rehabilitation, employment readiness, job development, placement and coaching, independent living, low vision, and assistive technology services
• deliver individual and group services in home, community, work-site, training, or virtual settings
• conduct functional vision, independent living, vocational, and environmental assessments within CVRT scope
• develop individualized training plans
• maintain case notes and progress reports
• provide outreach, consultation, mentoring, and technical assistance
• coordinate with vocational rehabilitation and community partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

deafblind rehabilitation

vision rehabilitation

cvrt required

assistive technology

low vision

employment readiness

independent living

minneapolis mn

north central region 5

$70k–$80k

helen keller services

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• four weeks’ paid vacation annually
• paid personal and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability.

Why this role

Current Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) certification is required; candidate must reside in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin.

About the employer

Helen Keller Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.