Orientation & Mobility Specialist

LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC•Shreveport, LA

1d•$64,002 - $64,002

About The Position

Title: Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist Department: Community Services Location: Low Vision Rehabilitation Center (LVRC) Wage Category: Non-Exempt Report To: Vice President, Community Services Duties include but are not limited to: Clinical Training and Evaluation: Assess the abilities of visually impaired individuals to travel independently in their homes and communities and make recommendations to meet the training needs of the individual. Instruct clients how to move confidently, safely, and independently in any environment. Travels to locations locally and across the State of Louisiana to provide onsite O&M assessment and training. Provide O&M training to a specialty population of children, adults, and older blind individuals with low vision or blindness and other disabilities across all service programs. Organize and implement group outings in collaboration with other department instructors. Develop and revise curricula as needed to ensure O&M instruction remains relevant to contemporary living and working situations. Partners with the Human Resources department to schedule quarterly orientation sessions with new blind/visually impaired (B/VI) employees to assess and train on any identified O&M need(s). Coordinates and executes quarterly O&M training for internal employees, as needed. Work with O&M interns to provide diverse experiences in the field. Other duties as assigned. Data Collection: Maintain records that reflect client services: Evaluation, treatment, all communication regarding the client and their services and equipment, and any additional correspondence or billing with established documentation procedure. Assist with resolution of problems with clients and maintain written documentation. Complete reports and other documentation within the required timeframe

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in rehabilitation science, kinesiology, or related field.
Certification in O&M instruction, or a willingness to obtain a certification within a specified period.
Demonstrated track record in a team-oriented environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word).
Strong communications, team-building, strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
Ability and desire to work with people who are blind and/or disabled.
If sighted, a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and proof of current auto insurance.
Day and some overnight travel are required to perform the duties of this position.

Responsibilities

Assess the abilities of visually impaired individuals to travel independently in their homes and communities and make recommendations to meet the training needs of the individual.
Instruct clients how to move confidently, safely, and independently in any environment.
Travels to locations locally and across the State of Louisiana to provide onsite O&M assessment and training.
Provide O&M training to a specialty population of children, adults, and older blind individuals with low vision or blindness and other disabilities across all service programs.
Organize and implement group outings in collaboration with other department instructors.
Develop and revise curricula as needed to ensure O&M instruction remains relevant to contemporary living and working situations.
Partners with the Human Resources department to schedule quarterly orientation sessions with new blind/visually impaired (B/VI) employees to assess and train on any identified O&M need(s).
Coordinates and executes quarterly O&M training for internal employees, as needed.
Work with O&M interns to provide diverse experiences in the field.
Maintain records that reflect client services: Evaluation, treatment, all communication regarding the client and their services and equipment, and any additional correspondence or billing with established documentation procedure.
Assist with resolution of problems with clients and maintain written documentation.
Complete reports and other documentation within the required timeframe
Other duties as assigned.