Rehabilitation Practitioner in the Field of Low Vision at 40% (m/f/d)

About the job

Are you looking for meaningful work? Then you have come to the right place. The Swiss Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (fsa) is the largest national self-help organisation for blind and visually impaired people. We help those affected to lead an independent life. The fsa achieves this goal by informing and advocating for their interests with the public, advising and raising awareness, as well as promoting innovative technologies.

We are looking for 1 January 2027 (or by agreement) for our counselling service in Fribourg a

Rehabilitation Practitioner in the Field of Low Vision at 40% (m/f/d)

If you wish to work at a higher rate, it is possible to combine this position with that of Social Worker at 40%, also open for application for our counselling service.

Your workplace is located in the centre of the city of Fribourg. You will work within a motivated and committed team of 8 people and support them in assisting those affected.

Your tasks

• Low Vision assessments.
• Advice and information on Low Vision aids, their distribution, instructions and training in their use.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with the various professionals involved in the Low Vision rehabilitation process (Low Vision specialists / Orientation and Mobility / Activities of Daily Living / Job coaching, doctors, schools, employers, insurance companies).
• Writing reports and applications for assistance for Low Vision aids.
• Participation in awareness-raising and public relations events.

Your profile

• You have completed training in Low Vision or are an optician, optometrist, occupational therapist or trained in the medical-social field and are willing to undertake further training in Low Vision (funded by the fsa). During the training, the minimum required employment rate is 60%.
• You have several years of professional experience in one or more of the aforementioned fields.
• You distinguish yourself by an independent, structured working method oriented towards finding practical solutions.
• You have a sense of administration and organisation, as well as good knowledge of IT tools.
• You are interested in multidisciplinary and networked work.
• Your mother tongue is French and ideally you have very good knowledge of German.
• You hold a driving licence.

What we offer

• An activity in an innovative sector where research and technology are predominant.
• Good support during the introduction to your tasks.
• A flexible working environment within a motivated and committed team.
• Proactive support for continuing education.
• Lived leadership principles, such as trust and recognition of work.
• A Swiss Federal Railways half-fare travelcard.
• Modern employment conditions.
• Openness to diversity.

Do you have any questions?

Christian Roulin, Head of Service, will be happy to answer them.

Telephone: +41 26 322 10 50 (switchboard) +41 26 347 21 56 (direct).

Are you interested?

Would you like to take on this exciting and varied role?

We look forward to receiving your complete application online at Work at the fsa by 30 September 2026.

The first interviews with candidates are scheduled for 7 and 8 October 2026.

For data protection reasons, applications sent by email or on paper will not be considered and will not be returned.

We look forward to meeting you!