Orientation and Mobility Specialist - DB
About The Position
The Orientation and Mobility Specialist provides training, education, consultation, and technical assistance to people who are blind, DeafBlind, or blind with other disabilities, as well as education to employees and community members across Lighthouse locations, Base Supply Centers, and Contract Management sites. The role primarily serves working-age adults, with a main focus on DeafBlind individuals, and is part of the Employment and Community Services department. The specialist works collaboratively with Lighthouse teams, transit authorities, vendors, and other O&M professionals to support safe travel, way-finding, accommodations, and independent living. The position is based in Seattle, Washington, with occasional travel of up to 15%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Orientation and Mobility.
- ACVREP certification.
- Experience working with DeafBlind individuals.
- Ability to work the schedule as assigned.
- Knowledge of a wide range of accommodation resources.
- Ability to problem-solve effectively.
- Ability to take initiative, work autonomously, and be dependable.
- Ability to produce high-quality written documents, including correspondence and reports.
- Comprehensive knowledge of PC applications, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, browser, and database software.
- Professional demeanor.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Willingness to work as a team member.
- Mature judgment and sensitivity in interpersonal relations and among diverse groups.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in ASL is strongly preferred.
- Three or more years of experience providing Orientation and Mobility training and instruction is preferred.
- Experience working with people with disabilities or diverse backgrounds is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and provide orientation and mobility evaluations and instruction for people who are blind, blind with other disabilities, or DeafBlind, including employees and referred community members.
- Provide education, consultation, and technical assistance to Lighthouse personnel and community members across Lighthouse locations; some travel with advance notice may be required.
- Collaborate with Accommodations, Operations, Safety, and Maintenance personnel on way-finding and safe-travel accommodations.
- Consult and cooperate with local transit authorities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with adaptive equipment vendors.
- Assess basic low-vision needs for employees and other participants.
- Attend staff, program, and department meetings as required.
- Coordinate with other O&M specialists to ensure training and accommodation support at other Lighthouse sites, including JBLM and CMS.
- Travel to other Base Supply Centers as requested or identify local resources to provide training.
- Participate in or support Employment and Community Services department initiatives and Lighthouse Strategic Plan initiatives.
- Participate in developing program-wide goals and measurements.
- Deliver services defined in grants and contracts.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships in the O&M professional arena.
- Maintain files and provide documentation, data collection, reports, and summaries as needed.
- Provide input to annual budgets and work plans.
- Maintain certification.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 12 paid holidays per year.
- Up to 17 days of paid time off per year.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
- AD&D insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with 6% employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Team Member Referral Bonus Program.
- Paid leave for service animal training.
- Relocation awards available to qualified candidates.
- Focus on upward mobility.
- Inclusive and supportive team environment.
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Job Type
Full-time
