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Blind Rehabilitation Outpatient Specialist (BROS)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

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This job in plain English

This is a full-time GS-12 job as a Blind Rehabilitation Outpatient Specialist (BROS) with the Veterans Health Administration, for 1 vacancy in Lyons, NJ. It is an open continuous announcement with monthly referral cut-off dates, and the job requires up to 50% travel.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only U.S. citizens can apply. The agency states the job is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

What you would do

  • Identify and assess Veterans who could benefit from vision rehabilitation training
  • Develop individualized training plans with clear, measurable goals for each Veteran
  • Train Veterans in blind and vision rehabilitation skills at home or in the community
  • Teach Veterans to use complex training aids, devices, and sensory aids
  • Counsel Veterans on adjusting to vision loss and record all work in the Veteran's chart
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: To qualify for GS-12, you need at least 1 year of experience at the GS-11 level in blind or vision rehabilitation work. Qualifying experience is paid or unpaid work as a blind rehabilitation specialist (BRS) or BROS, or graduate coursework in blind or vision rehabilitation. You also need the basic requirements, which include 1 year of experience at the GS-9 level.

With education: You can qualify with a bachelor's or master's degree in blind or vision rehabilitation, or a closely related program such as rehabilitation, special education, family and consumer science education, technology, or industrial arts education. If your degree is in another field, you can still qualify with a bachelor's or master's plus a certificate in orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation therapy, assistive technology for blind people, or low vision therapy, and that training must include supervised practice. You can also qualify with 3 years of graduate study toward a doctoral degree in blind rehabilitation or a directly related field. Education must come from a college accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • At least one active, current, full, and unrestricted certification
  • Two ACVREP certifications at GS-12 for BROS who provide orientation and mobility, daily living, low vision, or assistive technology services

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Standard VA Clinical Resume (one page) uploaded to the restricted Resume field
  • Full resume or CV uploaded to the Other field
  • Transcript if you use education to qualify
  • Professional certification documents
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • VA disability letter if applicable
  • License if applicable

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be verified, and a pre-employment reference check may be done. Errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Use the standard VA Clinical Resume for the one-page upload, and put your full resume or CV in the Other field.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, select it in the questionnaire and upload your DD-214 and any SF-15.
  • If you use education to qualify, upload your transcript and list your certifications with dates.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Telework is available on an ad-hoc basis only. Travel of 50% or less may be expected.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification, including a REAL ID-compliant license
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required
  • 1 or 2-year trial period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$105,481 – $137,128 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Lyons, New Jersey
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
50% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
General Health Science (0601)
Announcement
CBDT-12943849-26-KRB