Careers

Our current employment opportunities are listed below. Please direct any questions regarding these opportunities to Jessica Tudek at jtudek@pghvis.org

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE / MEDICAL BILLING CLERK

Job Summary:

Thorough knowledge of general accounting including skills knowledge of Accounts Receivable procedures and Medical Billing.

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 researh Denied Low Vision Claims
  • Enter in Low Vision Payments into Centricity

Job Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of accounting experience
  • 1-3 years of optometry and/or medical billing experience
  • Associates Degreee in Accounting
  • Experience with automated accounting software, Sage Accounting software a plus
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Office and database entry
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with Centricity and Sage software

Decision Making Authority/Superivory Responsibility:

  • None

Physical Needs for job:

  • Work in a seated position for extended periods of time

JOB COACH/EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST – Pittsburgh Area

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

  • Full-time/part time positions available.
  • $15.00 per hour
  • Signing bonus

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.

JOB COACH/EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST – Uniontown Area

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

  • Full-time/part time positions available.
  • Signing bonus

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.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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.

Job Summary

Evaluate the needs of patients who are blind or vision impaired in order to develop a client-centered treatment plan to help reach the patients’ desired levels of independence.

Onsite Yoga & Wellness Center, parking, employer contribution to 401k.

Responsibilities

  • Interview clients to determine their needs and desired outcomes.
  • Evaluate a patient’s home and or workplace to identify potential improvements.
  • Instruct on ADLS, using blindness and low vision techniques.
  • Educate patient’s family and employer about accommodations and care.
  • Recommend and refer patient to other services as needed; such as orientation and mobility and access technology.
  • Assess and record patient’s activities and progress for patient evaluations, billing and physician/healthcare providers.
  • Maintain electronic health records for each patient.
  • Introduce and train on adaptive equipment to help client perform daily tasks more independently.
  • Role-play situations that will reveal the abilities and limitations of each patient and discuss outcomes and begin a plan of care.
  • Prepare written correspondence documenting the progression and final status of skill level of the patient.
  • Participate in meetings with patient, family members, as well as other support staff.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • Master’s degree is preferred.
  • Current PA OT license required.
  • ACVREP Certified preferred.
  • CVRT or CLVT preferred
  • Experience working with individuals who have vision loss or other disabilities is preferred.

ONE ON ONE PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Job Summary

The successful candidate will administer and coordinate program activities and plans for assigned consumers. Responsible for instructing consumers on functional skills, Activities of Daily Living skills, social, community, and behavioral skills.

Responsibilities

  • Following the support plan of the individual client.
  • Record keeping of assigned consumer required by the Allegheny County and 2380 regulations; goals, daily sheets.
  • Attend annual reviews, as needed.
  • Maintain twenty-four hours of training annually, which includes CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration Training, CPS, and all other required trainings.
  • Assist individuals in all aspects ADLs, as needed.
  • Assist individuals in maintaining Covid-19 protocols.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with persons with disabilities.
  • Ability to instruct using appropriate methodologies.
  • Ability to organize and communicate effectively.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Computer usage skills.

Physical Needs for Job

  • Ability to physically assist individuals to maintain safe and appropriate mobility. Assist with personal care, as needed.
  • Able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Decision Making Authority/Responsibility

Daily decision making for the consumers in program, based on health and safety considerations.

Job Type/Salary

  • Part-time
  • $15.00 per hour

Schedule

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights

COVID-19 considerations

Blind and Vision is following all COVID-19 safety protocols set forth by the CDC.

Ability to commute/relocate

  • Pittsburgh, PA 15219: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification

  • Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location

  • One location

REHABILITATION INSTRUCTOR

Job Summary

Evaluate and provide instruction for blind or vision impaired individuals in order to become fully independent. The goal of the program is to provide instruction that enables the student to gain independence in their daily activities, which include Household Management, Communication Skills, Recreation and Leisure, basic Computer and iPhone training, and Self Advocacy Skills.

Responsibilities

  • Interview student to determine their needs and desired outcomes.
  • Plan lessons which will help student reach desired outcomes.
  • Role play situations that will reveal the abilities and limitations of each student, discuss outcomes, and plan lessons accordingly.
  • Maintain record of services provided to students in a database.
  • Record progress through checklists and reports that show accomplishments or needed work of measurable functional outcomes.
  • Prepare written correspondence documenting the progression and final status of skill level of the student.
  • Participate in regularly scheduled conferences with the student and funding source to update and discuss progression of training.
  • Work with students from the ages of 14+ years of age.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, required.
  • Master’s degree, preferred.
  • Experience working with individuals who have vision loss or other disabilities, preferred.
  • Orientation & Mobility Certificate, preferred.

Decision Making Authority/Responsibility

This position does not supervise other staff positions but does have primary responsibility in decision-making regarding students’ training programs. This position supervises interns in the rehabilitation teaching program.

Physical Needs for Job

  • Lift 10 pounds

SCREEN PRINTER, UTILITY WORKER

Job Summary:

The Screen Printer is responsible for completing various screen printing duties, such as maintaining and operating machinery, assembling printed items, preparing screen printing patterns, loading ink, and solving technical problems. This position should demonstrate printing expertise but on the-job-training will be provided, organizational skills, effective communication, teamwork, and time management are essential to this position.

Responsibilities

  • Set-up print jobs and check to ensure proper machine set-up
  • Ensure quality control, inventory control, and the distribution of goods by quantity, color, and size and also utilizing various ink colors for specific print jobs.
  • Maintain inventory to ensure order accuracy and timeliness
  • Must be able to run, adjust, and troubleshoot production equipment
  • Maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment
  • Provide maintenance: clean/reclaim screens and coat screes with emulsion
  • Support members of the team in the manufacturing, assembling and packaging of all products produced by Industries
  • Support other production areas during critical delivery times to ensure order timeliness and customer satisfaction
  • Adhere to the Mission Statement of PBA Industries: Meet and Exceed Customer Expectations

Qualifications

  • A minimum of a High School diploma or GED
  • 1-3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred
  • Be able to perform required physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Comfortable using hand and power material equipment with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Maintain accountability, work under pressure, meet deadlines and operate independently while functioning as part of a cooperative and coordinated team
  • Must be responsible, dependable, well-organized, and logical and display high integrity
  • Excellent verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Professional demeanor and positive outlook
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously
  • Must be committed to the mission, programs and future aspirations of Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services, Inc. of Pittsburgh

Physical Needs for Job

  • Must be able to lift and pull a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Able to stand for extended periods of time
  • Provide Act 34 & 151 clearances
  • A valid PA driver’s license and proof of insurance – if applicable

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

CUSTODIAL WORKER – 2ND SHIFT – SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY

Job Summary
PBA Products & Services is an agency that supports and works with individuals with disabilities. We are looking to staff a new janitorial contract on the campus of Slippery Rock University. Basic cleaning skills needed such as mopping, sweeping, dusting, and cleaning of restrooms.

Persons with Disabilities encouraged to apply.

Schedule:
Evening/Night Shift
Monday to Friday, Rotating Weekends

Job Type:
Part-time

Pay:
Competitive; commensurable with experience.

CUSTODIAL WORKER – WEEKENDS – SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY

Job Summary

PBA Products & Services is an agency that supports and works with individuals with disabilities. We are looking to staff a new janitorial contract on the campus of Slippery Rock University. Basic cleaning skills needed such as mopping, sweeping, dusting, and cleaning of restrooms.

Persons with Disabilities encouraged to apply.

Schedule:
Day Shift
Weekends

Job Type:
Part-time

Pay:
$12.50/Hour

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

JANITORIAL TEAM LEADER PT – BRIDGEVILLE

Job Summary

PBA Products & Services is an agency that supports and works with individuals with disabilities. We are looking for a team leader to direct site staff through the daily operation of the facility janitorial services as well as performing tasks to maintain daily operations of site. Basic cleaning skills needed such as mopping, sweeping, dusting, and cleaning of restrooms.

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 supply inventory and orders as needed
  • Sustains strong positive customer relations with on-site contract representatives
  • Ensures compliance with organization standards and procedures
  • Meets and exceeds customer expectations
  • Maintains site janitorial equipment to ensure proper working condition
  • May be required to provide floor care services, including all hard floor surfaces
  • Works directly with on-site staff to provide janitorial services as needed
  • Assists Operation Supervisor and Operations Manager as needed

Job Qualifications:

  • Must have a valid driver’s license or ability to get to the job site
  • Previous janitorial experience
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evening and weekends
  • Ability to supervise all employees, including individuals with disabilities

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $14.00 per hour

COVID-19 Considerations:
PBA Products & Services and its parent company, Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, strictly adheres to CDC guidelines for the safety and well-being of its staff and clients.

JANITORIAL WORKER PT – BRIDGEVILLE

PBA Products & Services is an agency that supports and works with individuals with disabilities. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

We are looking to staff a janitorial contract in the Bridgeville area. Basic cleaning skills needed such as mopping, sweeping, dusting, and cleaning of restrooms. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS.

Job Type: Part-time

Availability:
Maximum of 20-25 hours per week. Four or five 5-hour shifts per week.

Ability to work flexible hours, including evening and weekends

Salary: From $13.50 per hour

COVID-19 Considerations:
PBA Products & Services and its parent company, Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, strictly adheres to CDC guidelines for the safety and well-being of its staff and clients.

BVRS is an equal opportunity employer.