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Blind Rehabilitation Specialist (VIST Coordinator)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 142 days ago
On-site Marion, IL $99K – $129K Apply by May 20, 2026 General Health Science INTJINTPISFJISTJ Operations
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The Visual Impairment Service Team (VIST) Coordinator manages patient care and provides care coordination, assessments, and blind and low vision rehabilitation to help Veterans reclaim the confidence and skills needed to lead an independent, fulfilling life after vision loss.
What You'll Do
- →The position may be based in Marion, IL or Evansville, IN The VIST Coordinator plans, develops, implements, directs, and evaluates the Visual Impairment Service (VIS) Team program at the VHA sites within his/her catchment area.
- →Case management duties may include cases that are both difficult and complex both in terms of the severity of the visual impairment and the presence of complicating physical and emotional factors impinging on treatment.
- →The Visual Impairment Service Team (VIST) Coordinator functions independently in a number of settings with limited supervision at the main facility, EHCC and all Community Based Outpatient Centers that fall under the catchment of the Marion VAMC.
- →The incumbent MUST maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
- →The position may require minimal travel into the community to meet with community agencies and partners who assist and support the VIS Team, its Veterans and family members.
- →Occasionally, the VIST Coordinator may travel for home visits.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 07e03e20-174a-48e6-ae17-f7463754e74e
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