A visually impaired glove packager talking to general manager, Ron Baron, on the glove line.

Employment Opportunities at CABVI

CABVI provides meaningful and gainful employment in the communities we serve, including jobs for people who are blind or visually impaired.

From labor to administrative positions, CABVI paves the way for employees to feel rewarded day in and day out.

For individuals with vision loss, CABVI offers two types of employment services – Community Employment and Central Industries. In Central Industries, there are positions in manufacturing, warehousing, or customer service, among others.

Anyone who is blind or visually impaired and requires assistance with applying for one of our open positions can give us a call at 315-797-2233 to learn more about CABVI's employment services, which include:

  • Readiness assessment
  • Job searching
  • Resume writing
  • Interview preparedness
  • Employer contact and on-the-job training

How to Apply

Once you review the description of the position you have an interest in applying for, at the bottom of the job description page you can click on the Job Application Form and the Equal Employment Opportunity Form to apply. You must fill out both forms to be considered.

If you have questions, please email Nicole Fleming at nicoleg@cabvi.org.

Current Job Openings

Medical Office Coordinator/Ophthalmic Technician – Syracuse, NY

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Manage office operations at a growing vision rehabilitation health care clinic and serve. Provide administrative assistance and support to the rehabilitation department including department management. Provide excellent customer service to consumers, family members, other agency staff and the public. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a high level of professionalism,…

Purchasing Assistant – Utica, NY (Kent Street Location)

CABVI is seeking a full-time Purchasing Assistant to Perform a variety of tasks relating to the ordering of goods and supplies for CABVI and ensure purchase orders arrive on schedule and meets the purchaser’s specifications. Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential purchasing actions and choose the most appropriate…

Staff Accountant – Utica, NY (Kent Street Location)

CABVI is looking for a Staff Accountant to provide support to Business Office department activities with specific responsibility for the processing, recording, updating, and reconciling of accounting information in compliance with established policies and incorporating review and analysis into all aspects of job elements.   KEY JOB ELEMENTS: · Prepare…

Human Resource Assistant – Syracuse, NY

CABVI is seeking a Human Resources Assistant for our Syracuse, NY location to act as the liaison between HR and employees, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of all queries. This position will support daily HR activities and assist in coordinating HR policies, processes, and relevant documents in our Syracuse…

Customer Relation Manager – Utica, NY (Dwyer Ave. Location)

CABVI is seeking a Customer Relationship Manager to lead customer service representatives in developing customer engagement and satisfaction for all of our customers, including State, Federal, commercial contracts, service contracts. Work in conjunction with the Director of Customer Service.   KEY JOB ELEMENTS · Responsible for assisting the Director of…

Assistive Technology Teacher (Part time or Full time) – Utica and Syracuse

CABVI is seeking an Assistive Technology Instructor to assist children and adults who are blind and visually impaired in achieving their highest level of function in performing tasks of daily living, education, and employment through the development of assistive technology skills.   KEY JOB ELEMENTS · Remain current in all…

BSC Customer Service and Retail Sales Associate I – Utica

CABVI is seeking a BSC Customer Service and Retail Sales Associate I to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Base Supply Center (BSC) store.   KEY JOB ELEMENTS · Assist in all aspects of store operations by supporting from off-site location. · Process customer online orders, assist with quotes…

Accounts Payable Specialist – Utica, NY

CABVI is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to Process and maintain Agency accounts payables using computerized system (Macola).   KEY JOB ELEMENTS · Receive, assemble, and maintain invoices/check requests and support in appropriate files. Review pertinent information on them for accuracy and follow-up with appropriate staff as needed. · Verify…

Camp Counselor I

Under the direction of the Adaptive Sports and Recreation Manager, this position is responsible for providing a positive learning experience to children who are blind and visually impaired through participating in a variety of sports, recreational and rehabilitative activities.   Key Job Elements Participation in conducting general overnight camp program….

Warehouse Worker I – Utica, NY

CABVI is seeking a Warehouse Worker I to perform a variety of warehouse tasks including picking and filling orders from stock, staging, loading and unloading finished and raw materials.  This position will also utilize scan gun hardware and shipping software to complete tasks as well as operate motorized warehouse material…

Occupational Therapist Assistant/ Vision Care Coordinator II

CABVI is seeking a Occupational Therapy Assistant/Care Coordinator II to provide occupational therapy to children and adult consumers enabling them to achieve their highest level of functioning. Provide information on CABVI services and programs. Reach out to consumers, markets programs, complete intakes, develop service plans, coordinates therapy, processes referrals, provide…

Facilities Department Assistant

CABVI is seeking a Facilities Department Assistant to provide clerical and administrative support to the Facilities Department of CABVI. KEY JOB ELEMENTS Maintain all facilities records including, but not limited to, inspections, compliance testing to remain in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Contact contractors and vendors…

Call Center Shift Supervisor

CABVI is seeking full-time a Shift Supervisor for the DOT to oversee call center operations with and without supervision of Call Center Manager. Organize and supervise day-to-day operations and activities of a contact center team in order to achieve key performance goals. Will be required in regular intervals to assist…

Switchboard Operator I

Will perform switchboard operation duties at VA Medical Center, Lexington, KY. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a high level of dependability, tact, confidentiality, communication, flexibility, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, good judgment, teamwork, and customer service skills. Must have a positive attitude, empathy, sensitivity, and the ability to get along with a wide variety…

BSC Customer Service and Retail Sales Associate I (Kittery, Maine, Picatinny, New Jersey & Newport, Rhode Island)

CABVI is seeking a BSC Customer Service and Retail Sales Associate II to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Base Supply Center (BSC) store. This includes the day-to-day decision making process and the ability to manage the store during manager’s absence.   KEY JOB ELEMENTS Assists in all aspects…

Vision Rehabilitation Therapist / Orientation and Mobility Specialist

***Relocation assistance available*** STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Provides specialized rehabilitation teaching as well as orientation and mobility to children and adult consumers who are blind and visually impaired, enabling them to achieve their highest level of functioning. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, communication, teamwork, creativity, problem solving,…

Vision Rehabilitation Therapist

***Relocation assistance available*** STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Provides specialized rehabilitation teaching to children and adult consumers who are blind and visually impaired, enabling them to achieve their highest level of functioning. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, communication, teamwork, creativity, problem solving, planning, and organizational skills.  Must have…

Orientation and Mobility Specialist – Utica, NY (Elizabeth Street Location)

CABVI is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to teach safe and effective orientation and mobility skills which enable consumers who are blind and visually impaired to achieve their highest level of functioning.  KEY JOB ELEMENTS: Effectively teaches orientation and mobility in a timely manner including: indoor mobility, cane skills,…