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

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Case Manager

CABVI is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Case Manager to provide occupational therapy to children and adult consumers enabling them to achieve their highest level of functioning. Reaches out to consumers, completes intakes, develops service plans, coordinates services, processes referrals and provides services to enable consumers who are blind and…

General Facilities Laborer

CABVI is seeking a full-time General Facilities Laborer to assist with all aspects of CABVI building maintenance, operation of machinery and vehicles.   KEY JOB ELEMENTS Performs routine building maintenance and repair tasks. Such tasks include, but are not limited to, maintenance and remodeling tasks (e.g. carpentry, electrical, heating, ventilation,…

Material Handler I – Utica

This position is responsible for the Movement of product from one location to another.  Delivery of raw materials used for production and palletizing and shrink-wrapping of finished product.  May use the following equipment: flat carts, hand trucks, pallet jack, shrink-wrap machine & Little David auto sealer. KEY JOB ELEMENTS Ensure…

PART TIME – Vision Health and Wellness Outreach Coordinator

CABVI is seeking a Vision Health and Wellness Outreach Coordinator to develop, plan, manage and execute all activities and initiatives related to securing referrals for vision rehabilitation services; network and build relationships with medical practices and other organizations; manage the entire rehab territory consisting of medical groups across various markets;…

Facilities Mechanic I

CABVI is seeking a Full-time Facilities Mechanic to coordinate and complete the maintenance and repairs of the CABVI buildings, grounds, machinery, and vehicles. KEY JOB ELEMENTS Trouble shoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment, including machines and material handling equipment. Perform routine building maintenance and repair…

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST

CABVI is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to assist the Accounts Receivable team with routine, monthly and periodic billings, invoicing, collection procedures, and other various tasks in a timely manner. KEY JOB ELEMENTS Complete daily SPS billing entries and ensure all information is accurate in a timely manner. On a…

Part-Time JAWS Trainer

CABVI is seeking a Part-Time JAWS Trainer Provide instruction and support to individuals with visual impairments on how to effectively use the JAWS (Job Access with Speech) screen reader software. This role involves teaching users how to navigate the computer interface, access information, and perform tasks using JAWS, enhancing their…

Certified Teacher II – Utica

CABVI is seeking a Certified Teacher II to provide vision services to preschool and school-aged children who are blind and visually impaired.   KEY JOB ELEMENTS   · Teach early development and educational skills including concept development, vision training, compensatory skills, self-help skills, communication skills and socialization skills under the…

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…

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,…