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Rehabilitation Services Associate

State of West Virginia

Putnam County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jun 2026

💰 $53,916/yr($31,533/yr – $53,916/yr)

About the role

Posting number: RS26056 PSA

Department: Commerce - Rehabilitation Services

Job classification: Rehabilitation Services Associate

Posting type: **PSA** CLASSIFIED-EXEMPT WITH ONLINE APPS

Categories: Rehabilitation Services

Summary

This position operates under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Program Specialist, VISIONS Program and will be responsible for all aspects of providing services to seniors with vision loss. Filling this position will allow seniors the ability to stay within their homes functioning independently. This position will be responsible for taking applications to provide services to the western and southern areas of WV. Providing evaluations and training with individuals and groups, public speaking, coordination and delivery of services with other community partners is a vital role with this position. The RSA provides services to older individuals who are blind and over 55 years old throughout the state. Services and training include - Daily living skills, magnification evaluation, sighted guide, direction in mobility techniques, coping strategies for vision loss, and the use of adaptive aids. Skills required include but area not limited to the ability to work collaboratively with other staff and community individuals. The ability to travel throughout the state and to provide services to a 19- county area within the State's western and southern regions. Overnight travel may be required. A valid driver's license is required. Must have the ability to plan and coordinate work schedules. Individuals must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Performs other duties as assigned.

*As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed, which may include, but is not limited to: criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovering disqualifying information will result in denial or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when it is discovered.

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Qualifications

Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.

AND

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in paraprofessional or clerical office support work that includes the application of state and federal laws and/or guidelines.

Substitution: Successful completion of coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience at the rate of thirty (30) semester hours of training for every one (1) year of experience.

Special Requirement: A valid driver’s license is required.