Careers

Our current employment opportunities are listed below. Please direct any questions regarding these opportunities to Carolyn Meatto at cmeatto@pghvis.org

COMMUNITY TRANSITION PROGRAM (CTP) PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Supervision and individualized instruction of program clients
  • Planning and directing program activities based on clients needs
  • Case management of assigned clients
  • Record keeping as required
  • Attend annual reviews of assigned clients
  • Maintain twenty-four hours of training (CPR, First Aid & Medication Administration)
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

  • MUST have a bachelor’s degree in social work, special education, psychology or other related field.
  • MUST have 2+ years of experience working with persons with disabilities
  • State & Federal Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Ability to drive a passenger van

Work Schedule/Salary:

  • Full time
  • Monday – Friday. No nights/weekends
  • $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible spending account

EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES (ETS) PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Job Description:

Blind & Vision Rehabilitation is searching for an energetic, compassionate, and professional individual – someone who possesses a true calling to improve the lives of others as our ETS Program Specialist. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and supervising goal-orientated activities and job-simulated tasks to help individuals who are blind, visually impaired or who have intellectual and developmental disabilities develop essential skills for success in everyday life and in the workforce.

Responsibilities:

  • Adhere to and maintain all 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2390 and 6100 regulations, including all program established policies and procedures.
  • Assess and determine an individual’s vocational needs for program; establish goal-orientated tasks and skill development objectives by means of simulated job tasks and work environments, contract jobs, and community involvement in accordance with their ISP.
  • Provide individual or small group instruction on all job tasks and contract jobs with appropriate methodologies and techniques; create a positive atmosphere and a safe place for learning, support positive workforce behavior, and create and develop intriguing job tasks to maintain current skill sets and help develop new ones.
  • Assign daily job tasks and keep accurate records of each client’s attendance, goal progress, job production and accuracy. Work with clients individually, as needed, to help them strengthen their abilities and reach their goals.
  • Maintain program floor; set-up or break down job tasks, keep floors clear and lunch area clean, keep storage closets organized, and assure supplies and chemicals (for cleaning) are under lock-and-key.
  • Oversee contract jobs; manage inventory and supplies, maintain production timelines and deadlines, work closely with individuals to produce a quality product, and perform quality control checks.
  • Complete all required documentation including, but not limited to, daily sheets, monthly reports, quarterly reports, and annual assessments.
  • Participate in annual ISP meetings and any other needed meetings for client; provide any updates and revisions related to program to the Supports Coordinator (SC) and team members as applicable.
  • Maintain a current knowledge of each individual’s needs and abilities per their ISP; update staff as needed to ensure the safe and successful implementation of goals.
  • Maintain 24-hours of training annually, which includes CPR, First Aid, Medical Administration, CPS, and 55 Pa. Code Chapter required courses.
  • Drive agency vehicle as needed (transporting individuals for community engagement, events, etc.)
  • Provide back up for other program staff as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Kindness, empathy, and understanding
  • Professionalism and patience
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Adaptability, dependability, and initiative

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree (preferably in Social Work, Special Education, from an accredited college or university) and 2 years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities.
  • Working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office
  • State and Federal background check
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Ability to drive a passenger van

JOB COACH/EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST – Uniontown

Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services is a leader in programs and services for people of all ages who are blind, vision impaired, or who have other disabilities. We are committed to improving the lives of persons with vision loss and related disabilities by teaching independence and self-advocacy. Our Vocational/Employment services provide support to both employers and to individuals with vision loss and other disabilities. The goal is to help individuals prepare for, retain or secure competitive jobs. Our Pittsburgh office serves Allegheny County, while our Uniontown office serves Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties and our Somerset office serves the Somerset, Johnstown, and Altoona areas.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will provide training to facilitate successful employment outcomes for consumers who are blind, vision impaired, or have other disabilities. Responsible for development of jobs, strategies for maintaining employment, monitoring progress, and compiling accurate data. Coordinates employment services with ESS team.

This is NOT a recruiter or human resources position.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess consumer’s general work habits, characteristics, and training needs.
  • Develop relationships with employers in the community.
  • Establish job requirements and performance standards with input from the employer.
  • Provide job site advocacy, support, and follow-up services.
  • Maintain accurate records: progress reports of case activities, Placement reports, CBA reports, worksite information.
  • Complete intake interviews for new referrals.
  • Submit pre-weekly and post-weekly schedules to ESS Coordinator for review
  • Assist with development of individual employment services plans with State VR agencies, ISC’s, County MH/MR representative.
  • Participate in OVR and ISP team meetings.
  • Responsible for providing career guidance, resources, and related employment activities to consumers to facilitate the job search.
  • Maintain accurate files for licensing requirements and contract agreements.
  • Communicate with referral sources on case progress.
  • Participate in agency, departmental, and ESS staff meetings.
  • Performance of other duties as assigned.
  • Must be able to work daytime, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, or a related field.
  • Minimum of one year experience working with individuals with disabilities.
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, proof of automobile insurance
  • Computer and data entry skills.
  • Criminal background, child abuse, and FBI Fingerprint clearances required.

Job Type/Salary:

  • Part time
  • $15.00 per hour

COVID-19 Considerations:
The health and safety of our staff and clients is of the utmost importance to BVRS. COVID precautions are strictly enforced, including mask-wearing at all times.


JANITORIAL OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR – Pittsburgh, PA

Job Summary

Directs the staff through the daily operation of the facility management services.  This position will be responsible for performance of all direct report employees and serve as a liaison between staff and management to achieve desired end result.

Persons with Disabilities encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Trains staff to perform duties and provide performance at the highest standard
  • Ensures proper staffing of contracted sites at all times
  • Maintains job site(s) supply inventory
  • Orders and delivers supplies to all job sites
  • Builds and upholds strong positive customer relations with on-site contract representatives
  • Ensures compliance with organization standards and procedures
  • Meets and exceeds customer expectations
  • Maintains all agency janitorial equipment to ensure proper working condition
  • Identifies problems in the operations process and resolves them in a quick timely manner
  • Provides floor care services as needed, including all hard floor surfaces
  • Works directly with on-site staff to provide janitorial services as needed
  • Maintains and updates employee paperwork to be completed in a timely manner
  • Assist at our janitorial sites when needed
  • Assists Operations Manager as needed

Qualifications:

  • Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
  • Previous janitorial experience
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
  • Ability to travel to all job sites
  • Ability to supervise all employees, including individuals with disabilities

Decision-Making Authority:

  • Implements required manning, equipment, and operational decisions to ensure a professionally and financially sound business operation

Physical Needs for Job:

  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Extensive standing, reaching, and walking is required

Job Type/Salary:

  • Full time: 40 hours per week. Start times are dependent on contract needs
  • Pay: Commensurate with experience
  • Generous benefits package included with full-time position

JANITORIAL SUPERVISOR PT – BUTLER AREA

Job Summary:

PBA Products & Services is an agency that supports and works with individuals with disabilities. Basic cleaning skills needed such as mopping, sweeping, dusting, and cleaning of restrooms.

Persons with Disabilities encouraged to apply.

Job description:
Working supervisor of janitorial team. Must be able to pass all criminal background checks. Reliable transportation required.

Schedule:
Six to ten hours per week.
Evenings – 4:30 to 6:30/7:00 PM
2-3 evenings per week

Job Type:
Part-time

Pay:
From $16.50 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
The health and safety of all PBA Products & Services staff members and clients is of the greatest concern. All CDC recommendations are followed.


JANITORIAL SUPERVISOR PT – NORTH HILLS AREA

Job Summary:

PBA Products & Services is an agency that supports and works with individuals with disabilities. Duties include basic janitorial skills in school setting.

Persons with Disabilities encouraged to apply.

Job description:
Northside/North Hills Area. Working supervisor of janitorial team. Must be able to pass all criminal and child abuse background checks. Reliable transportation required.

Physical setting: School

Work Location: One location

Schedule:
Afternoon shift – Monday through Friday; 2:30 – 5:30 PM.

Job Type:
Part-time

Pay:
From $15.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
The health and safety of all PBA Products & Services staff members and clients is of the greatest concern. All CDC recommendations are followed


BVRS is an equal opportunity employer.