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

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/MEDICAL BILLING CLERK

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable invoices
• Review invoices received in Accounting Department for accuracy
• Enter invoices into Sage
• Update Vendor’s ACH information
• Process weekly check runs and ACH batches
• Process weekly ACH payments via Sage and Pinnacle
• Provide Backup and Support for Accounting and Low Vision Team
• General office filing and other organizational duties as required
• Reconcile practice management reports
• Review and reconcile Low Vision practice Aged Receivables report
• Process Low Vision and Accounting Refunds
• Review and research Denied Low Vision Claims
• Enter Low Vision Payments into Centricity

Job Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• 1-3 years of optometry and/or medical billing experience
• Associates degree in accounting
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Office and database entry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Centricity and Sage software (preferred)

Clearances Required/Need to Obtain:

• Act 151 (Child Abuse History Clearance)
• Act 34 (Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History Clearance)
• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Record Clearance)

Work Schedule/Salary:

• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Monday-Friday, 8-hour shift
• Pay: $19.00 – $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

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 – UNIONTOWN (PART-TIME)

background:

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. 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 Uniontown office serves Fayette, Greene and Washington counties.

Job Summary:

Provide training to facilitate successful employment outcomes for consumers. Responsible for development of instructional strategies for specific job duties, monitoring progress and compiling accurate data. Coordinates employment services with ESS team.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing career guidance, resources and related employment activities to clients to facilitate the job search.
• Assist with intake interviews for new referrals.
• Assess consumer’s general work habits, characteristics, worksite accommodations, and training needs through Community Based Assessments and vocational planning meetings.
• With the input from employer, establish job requirements and performance standards for consumer’s employment training plan.
• Assist with development of individual employment services plans with State VR agencies, ISC’s, County MH/MR representative.
• Provide job site advocacy, support and follow-up services.
• Maintain accurate records, progress reports of case activities, Placement reports, CBA reports, Worksite Information, data base entries.
• Submit pre-weekly and post-weekly schedules to ESS Coordinator for review.
• Participate in OVR and ISP, agency, department, and ESS staff meetings.
• Performance of other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Vocational Rehabilitation or a related field (Preferred)
• 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities (Required)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, proof of automobile insurance (Required)

Clearances Required/Need to Obtain:

• Act 151 (Child Abuse History Clearance)
• Act 34 (Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History Clearance)
• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Record Clearance)

CUSTODIAL WORKER – PITTSBURGH & BRIDGEVILLE (PART-TIME)

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. We are looking for a reliable team member who is able to float between two cleaning locations — in Pittsburgh, PA 15219 and Bridgeville, PA 15017.

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.

Job Type/Salary:

• Part-Time
• Weekdays, Daylight Shifts (approx. 2pm-6pm)
• 12-25 hours per week
• Pay range $15.50-$17.00/hour depending on experience

Qualifications:

• Previous janitorial or custodial experience
• Knowledge of floor care and commercial cleaning techniques
• Ability to perform industrial cleaning tasks
• Experience in facilities maintenance and porter duties
• Proficiency in maintenance tasks such as buffing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Certification in cleaning or maintenance related field is a plus
• REQUIRED: Ability to commute between two locations – one in Pittsburgh and one in Bridgeville

Clearances Required/Need to Obtain:

• Act 151 (Child Abuse History Clearance)
• Act 34 (Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History Clearance)
• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Record Clearance)

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.

BVRS is an equal opportunity employer.