O&M Specialist - #BVI00127

DHRM • Staunton, VA

18h • Remote

About The Position

Come step into a dynamic role as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist at the Blind and Vision Impaired. Join us in the exhilarating journey of transforming lives for a lifetime, where every step you take is a stride toward empowering individuals and shaping a brighter, more independent future! The Division of Services will provide a quality program of individualized rehabilitation services, educational consultation, technical assistance, and instruction that will empower eligible individuals to achieve their desired levels of independence consistent with their abilities and informed choices. We are seeking an Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist to provide orientation and mobility assessment and instruction to individuals who are blind, vision impaired, and deaf-blind to maximize their ability to travel independently and safely in both familiar and unfamiliar areas, thus reducing one of their greatest impediments to personal independence.

Requirements

• Must possess training in orientation and mobility and be certified by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (COMS) or National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NOMC) or meet eligibility requirements to sit for exam within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of orientation and mobility principles, adjustment to blindness concepts, the rehabilitation process, and the education of individuals with visual impairments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of functional implications of eye disorders.
• Demonstrated skills and ability to assess orientation and mobility needs and then to plan and carry out an individualized program of O&M instruction to meet those needs.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to assess individuals to identify proper use of both visual and non-visual techniques as appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with individuals, co-workers, and other professionals.
• Fingerprint based criminal history check will be required.
• Must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation and mobility assessment and instruction to individuals who are blind, vision impaired, and deaf-blind.
• Maximize the ability to travel independently and safely in both familiar and unfamiliar areas.
• Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed