What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orientation and Mobility Specialist position at Birch Agency?
Job Position: Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Location: Daly City, CA 94015
Pay Rate: $0.00/hr
Shift:
Description: 150 mins/month - In Person - Daly City Location - High School
Birch Agency, a nationally recognized company in educational services, is looking for a dedicated part-time Orientation and Mobility Specialist to join our team in Daly City and Redwood City, CA! We have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children with special needs, and we are hiring like-minded professionals to be part of our team.
Details:
Start: ASAP
Caseload: 2-3 students
Age group: 9th-12th grade
Sites: 2
one in Redwood City
one in Daly City
Part-time (3ish hours per month)
Pay starting at $50/hr - dependent on experience
Responsibilities:
Services Provided by Orientation & Mobility Therapist:
Prepare students with visual impairments to travel independently and safely
Preform evaluations that focus on long and short-term needs of the student
Prepare meaningful instruction geared to students' assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level, and motivation level
Prepare and use equipment and materials such as tactile maps, models, optical devices, pre-canes, GPS devices, and long canes
Provide orientation of new buildings and new class schedules as needed
Provide instruction/information on recreational leisure skills, outdoor travel skills, residential, and commercial public transportation
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree Teaching for the Visually Impaired and/or Orientation and Mobility
ACVERP COMS Certificate preferred for O&M Specialists
Benefits:
Competitive compensation package with benefits including health and dental insurance (for full-time positions)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Access to a supportive network of peers and mentors within Birch Agency
***Only candidates who are eligible to work in the US without sponsorship will be considered for the position***
Please contact Andrew Sanchez if you qualify and would like to be considered for the opportunity.
Email: asanchez@birchagency.com | Phone: (424)500-8394
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