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KidSight Coordinator

Lancaster, PA

Administrative

Full Time

  • Join VisionCorps as a KidSight Coordinator and help detect undiagnosed vision loss in children by providing important vital vision screenings and education. This full-time role is rooted in community outreach and eye health, using tools to identify potential issues before they impact development. If you’re passionate about early intervention and making a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you!

    Position Summary:
    The KidSight Coordinator is responsible for organizing and administering vision screenings and educational programs for children ages 6 and under while acting in accordance with the company values, vision and mission.

    Education, Experience, & Skills

    • Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, education or related field preferred
    • 2 years of professional experience working with children
    • Basic understanding of anatomy and physiology of the eye including knowledge of the leading causes of vision loss
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
    • Clearances: Must obtain or pass Pennsylvania clearances for Criminal History, Child Abuse, and Motor Vehicle Record
    • Certification in CPR and First Aid or ability to become certified

    Personal Behaviors:

    • Embrace and embody the mission, vision, and values of VisionCorps
    • Conduct self in a manner that upholds the standards of VisionCorps
    • Actively participate in continuous training and skill development
    • Proficient communication (verbal and written) with all stakeholders, internal and external, in English
    • Exhibit a strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and integrity in all tasks
    • Respectful, accountability, integrity, innovative, trustworthy, positive attitude, flexible, initiative/responsible, passionate, compassionate

    Key Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Promotes, schedules and coordinates vision screenings with preschool and childcare providers
    • Conducts vision screenings, using an autorefractor and manual tests to assess common vision issues including acuity, field loss, alignment, muscular imbalance and other related conditions in children under the age of 6
    • Gathers and analyzes results of each screening to provide informed recommendations regarding the need for a comprehensive eye exam.
    • Communicates with parents/guardians of referred children, explaining screening results, assisting with locating eye care providers and documenting outcomes of the eye exam
    • Maintains appropriate documentation of all screenings and follow-up services in CRM and associated paperwork
    • Builds and cultivates partnerships with community agencies to promote the KidSight program
    • Delivers educational programs to children and adults on topics such as blindness, vision loss prevention, eye-health, and VisionCorps services
    • Occasionally assists with health fairs, vision screenings for individuals over the age of 6 and the delivery of general blindness rehabilitation services
    • Works as part of a team with other VisionCorps professionals, volunteers, and staff
    • Keeps up to date on advances in the field of vision loss, rehabilitation, and screening techniques through training, seminars, and other educational avenues
    • Meetings & Events: Actively participates in monthly department meetings, company events, and required training sessions
    • Other duties as assigned

    Physical Demands:

    • Ability to work a minimum of full-time hours; overtime required based on Rehabilitation department schedules
    • Fine motor skills – use hands to finger, handle or feel
    • Occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle and/or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms
    • Occasionally required to sit for extended periods of time which may include vehicle
    • Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds
    • Must be able to travel independently and safely in most environments

    Work Environment

    Provide services in community (childcare facilities, preschools, community centers etc.)
    Travel up to 40% of the time, which may also include public-facing forums and company-sponsored events

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        • We appreciate your interest in VisionCorps. As part of our normal procedures for processing an application, an investigative consumer report as defined in Public Law 91-508 may be made. This inquiry typically concerns information on an applicant's character, general reputation and personal characteristics. Information on the nature and scope of such inquire if one is made, it will available to you upon written request.

          For your application to be considered, you must indicate your agreement with the following statements by signing where indicated. Please read the statement carefully before signing.

          I hereby certify that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and hereby grant VisionCorps permission to verify such answers by conducting investigative consumer report on me or by whatever other means it deems necessary. I hereby release VisionCorps and its agents from any and all background, character, or qualifications for employment.

          I also understand that any false statement on this application may be considered as a sufficient reason for rejecting application or, in the event the falsification is discovered subsequent to my employment, for my dismissal.

          I further understand that nothing contained in this application or in the granting of an interview creates a contract between VisionCorps and me for either employment or for the providing of any benefits. No promise regarding employment has been made to me and I understand that no such promise or guarantee is binding upon VisionCorps unless made in writing and executed by its President and me.

          Finally, I acknowledge that, if an employment relationship is established, no consideration has been furnished to VisionCorps for my employment other than my services, and I understand I have a right to terminate my employment at any time, and VisionCorps has the same right. If my application for employment is considered favorably, I agree by and comply with the rules of VisionCorps.

      Please note:

      All VisionCorps employees are employed at-will.

      VisionCorps is an Affirmative Action Plan employer.

      VisionCorps is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

      All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected status.

      244 North Queen Street
      Lancaster, PA 17603
      EOE/AAP/MF/H/V

      Qualified individuals may submit their resumes to jobs@visioncorps.net. VisionCorps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.