Orientation and Mobility Specialist

3 days ago

Utica, United States CABVI Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

CABVI is hiring for an Orientation and Mobility Specialist. This position will be responsible for teaching safe and effective orientation and mobility skills which will enable consumers who are blind and visually impaired to achieve their highest level of functioning.

**RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE **

Responsibilities Include:

Effectively teaches orientation and mobility in a timely manner including: indoor mobility, cane skills, outdoor travel, self-protective techniques and sighted guide. Instruction also includes body and environmental concepts and low vision related services.

  • Conducts comprehensive orientation and mobility evaluations and assessments; develops and implements personalized lesson plans.
  • Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
  • Develops weekly schedules to achieve hourly expectations with a cost effective approach.
  • Consults, refers and networks with primary care givers, CBVH/VESID personnel, associated professionals and CABVI staff.
  • Conducts community presentations and represents CABVI at meetings as assigned by supervisor.
  • Conducts programs and assist staff with the Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program including Camp Abilities.
  • Provide follow-up at campers school districts as it relates to adaptive physical education.

 

Requirements Include:

  • Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Orientation and Mobility Teaching from accredited college or university.
  • AER certified preferred and/or AER certifiable.
  • Must meet CBVH contractual personnel standards
  • Extensive travel required. Instruction may occur in a variety of environments including consumer’s home or school, CABVI, or the community.
  • Must be knowledgeable in Grade 1 Braille, map development and reading, orthopedic prosthetic and cane techniques.
  • Must have excellent knowledge regarding adaptive equipment and low vision aids.
  • Frequently required to talk or hear. Must have stamina for indoor/outdoor travel training. Occasionally must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform key job elements.

Benefits:

CABVI offers a generous benefit package along with a family friendly work environment. We offer three health insurance plans to choose from along with dental and vision insurance. A retirement benefit through a 403(b) is offered to include employee and employer contributions. We also have mileage reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, A Fitness center accessible to CABVI employees, employer sponsored life insurance along with many other employee sponsored benefits.

Visit us at www.cabvi.org

 

CABVI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data or any other legally protected status.

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