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Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Posted: 09/06/2023
Non-Profit and Social Services

The Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA) is currently looking for an Orientation & Mobility Specialist (for the VISUALLY IMPAIRED) to join our team.
NABA is a not-for-profit located in Albany, NY serving those with visual impairments in more than 11 counties.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The O&M Specialist is responsible for providing evaluations and training in safe adaptive travel skills and ways to establish orientation to participants who are blind or visually impaired.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Evaluate the needs and observe and interpret capabilities of each participant for the purpose of establishing an orientation & mobility teaching plan, providing appropriate instruction using adaptive techniques and/or equipment to address and achieve the goals of this plan
  • Maintain and submit accurate and complete notes on each participant as required by agency administration and program contracts
  • Independently schedule lessons and coordinate programs in a timely and efficient manner in order to meet contractual and agency demands
  • Travel to participants’ work sites, homes, community settings, or educational facilities to provide training and evaluations
  • Perform additional projects as assigned by the Director of Community Services
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • ACVREP certified or eligible for certification with ACVREP
  • Must have Master's Degree in Orientation & Mobility
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Own transportation (to and from appointments within agency’s service area)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
In order to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must be able to:
  • Exert moderate physical effort, such as prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting; that meet the working conditions;
  • Must be able to monitor participants’ safety during travel;
  • Communicate clearly and precisely in face-to-face, written, and telephone interactions including in loud environments;
  • Exercise independent judgment to assess teaching situations in order to provide appropriate adaptive instruction.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $28.28 per hour
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
If interested please apply at: https://www.indeed.com/jobsq=NABA&l=12206&vjk=8720a77e78ed4eca
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Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Northeastern Association of the Blind At Albany, Inc.
Gail Hessney

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