Orientation and Mobility Specialist Interested in working for a non-profit organization rooted in a tradition of care and compassion? Join our team! CORA Services, a 2021 TOP WORKPLACE in Philadelphia, is a fast-paced, growing organization with over 500 team members whose goal is to help children and families experiencing emotional, academic, and social challenges which impede their development and productivity, and we have been doing that for over 50 years. Position Information: CORA is currently seeking Orientation and Mobility Specialists to provide support to the educational process for students who need orientation and mobility services due to low vision issues. Orientation and Mobility Specialist Salary: $55,000 - $63,585 (based on experience and additional credentials) Orientation and Mobility Specialist Benefits: * Medical benefits with two options of coverage (coverage begins on the 1st of the month following date of hire), with generous company contribution * Company-paid Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-term Disability coverage * Voluntary programs including Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance * 403 (b) Pension Plan with generous company contribution after one year of service * Generous paid time off package * Warm, welcoming, and supportive environment! * CORA Services, recipient of a TOP WORKPLACE WOMEN-LED CULTURE EXCELLENCE AWARD in 2021, is committed to developing and sustaining a culture that supports, promotes, and values its employees. Working as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist with CORA, you will: * Assess the functional abilities of students to determine program eligibility and propose recommendations for treatment and appropriate assistive devices. * Collaborate with a variety of groups and individuals (e.g. teacher of the visually impaired, students, parents, teachers, administration, team members, other professionals, etc.) to communicate information, resolve issues, and provide services in compliance with established guidelines. * Consult with teachers, parents, and other related service providers, providing requested information, developing plans for service, making recommendations, and coordinating orientation and mobility services with other disciplines. * Instruct students in the use of various equipment and materials (e.g. tactile maps, models, low vision devices, adaptive mobility devices, long canes, tablet and mobile phone apps, electronic aids, etc.) to minimize the adverse impact of visual impairments, helping students reach their highest level of independence. * Maintain a variety of documents, files, and records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information, service plans, etc.) to ensure the availability of information as required for reference and compliance. * Prepare a wide variety of written materials, including activity logs, schedules, correspondence, memos, treatment plans, and progress reports. * Provide direct orientation and mobility instruction in appropriate settings to maintain compliance with established goals and objectives by developing skills in: * student independent travel * activities of daily living * recreation and leisure, and * self-advocacy skills. * Research new orientation and mobility techniques, community resources, equipment, and materials to determine the appropriate approach for addressing students' functional goals. * Respond to inquiries from parents, teachers, staff, and students as needed. * Train support staff, parents, and other personnel to support students' independent movements and to incorporate orientation and mobility techniques into daily classroom and home routines. Qualified candidates for an Orientation and Mobility Specialist should possess: * Bachelor's degree in low vision education required; Master's degree preferred * PA Department of Education Instructional certification in vision instruction * Certificate, Orientation and Mobility Specialist Please note: All new hires are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to starting work with CORA Services. CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics . Job Posted by ApplicantPro