Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Guide Dogs for the Blind•San Rafael, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Help our clients reach life-changing mobility goals. At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), you can use your valuable skills and have a powerful impact in helping clients achieve their independent mobility goals. As a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist at our San Rafael campus, you will support new and existing clients in meeting O&M requirements for admission, provide direct O&M instruction to clients, and assist with administration of our O&M Immersion Program.

Requirements

Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) required
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and follow through and complete projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a diverse constituency where sensitivity and confidentiality are critical

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a broad range of clients in residential and in-home settings preferred
Spanish bilingual, and/or bicultural expertise highly desirable

Responsibilities

Provide direct O&M instruction to clients, including foundational O&M skills, long cane assessments and instruction, functional low vision and hearing evaluations, assistive technology training relevant to independent travel, and advanced training in complex intersections and travel environments
Assist with data collection and outcome measurements for the OMI Program and participate as a member of the review committee
Assist with planning and organizing O&M seminars and provide education and training to O&M specialists
Participate in Guide Dog Experience days and other outreach events
Give professional presentations about O&M and guide dog mobility at conferences and conventions