Orientation and Mobility Specialist
About The Position
Since 1967, Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss. HKNC is dedicated to working with each person to achieve their desired goals towards independence, employment, and quality of life, based on their talents, preferences and aspirations. We currently have an exciting full time career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist is responsible for assessing consumers travel skills in various environments to help determine their instructional needs/preferences pertaining to their unique home environments. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist will plan lessons based on assessment findings in content areas of the orientation and mobility curriculum employing appropriate tools, techniques, and communication preferences.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Blind Rehabilitation with an emphasis in Orientation and Mobility required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years’ experience teaching orientation and mobility preferred.
- Knowledge of braille and sign language preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction in safe and efficient travel skills; specifically, indoor techniques including human guide, self-protection, and cane skills on campus to consumers.
- Evaluate progress of students and submits scheduled written reports (assessment, training and transition).
- Keep abreast of and evaluate current O&M research, teaching methods and aids. If appropriate, recommend and implement these methods or aids into student programs and services.
- Suggest need for appropriate material and equipment.
- When assigned, provide in-service training for staff members and others regarding orientation and mobility training for DeafBlind individuals.
- Accompany and provide human guide and/or communication support for consumers and professional staff members when assigned. To accomplish this, it may be required to use personal vehicle on occasion
Benefits
- $2,500.00 sign on bonus after 6 months of continuous employment.
- Relocation Assistance
- Fully Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 4 week's Paid Vacation time annually
- 2 Paid Personal Days annually
- 12 paid sick days annually
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 403b Program with Employer Match
- Voluntary Ancillary Benefits
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Candidate has the option to accept the position No-Frills. No-frills positions receive an additional 10% premium on the hourly rate of pay, but do not participate in the Union Health Insurance Plan. Individuals seeking a No-frills position must show they have alternative insurance to be eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
