What are the responsibilities and job description for the O&M Specialist- PT position at Leader Dogs for the Blind?
Summary
This position is responsible for the delivery of Orientation and Mobility services to Leader Dog clients, employees, associated professionals and community. The position will also be responsible for the supervision of O&M interns.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
This position is responsible for the delivery of Orientation and Mobility services to Leader Dog clients, employees, associated professionals and community. The position will also be responsible for the supervision of O&M interns.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Assesses client orientation and mobility levels, determines needs, recommends services and conducts training to meet needs. Assesses and recommends the client’s need for services of related professionals.
- Provides field services to O&M clients in home, school and work environments. Provides education and awareness on Leader Dog services to the community.
- Provides location technology instructional services to clients, including GPS and other adapted devices.
- Provides management and direct instruction to university O&M interns and practicum students.
- Manages all case related documentation and correspondence in a timely manner. Maintains data on applicants, services rendered and post graduate activity. Responsible for monitoring follow-up and providing additional training as needed.
- Participates in the development of department goals, objectives and systems. Evaluates effectiveness of services, recommends improvements and executes new approaches in a continuous cycle of quality improvement.
- As needed, participates in the admission process and recommends client acceptance into the Leader Dog program.
- Takes leadership in the ongoing development and implementation of all O&M and guide dog client and professional related services and training materials.
- Participates in all Summer Experience Camp activities.
- Actively recruits, develops and maintains relationships on behalf of Leader Dog with O&M and other related professionals.
- Provides other services, assessments, and additional duties as needed in subject matter related to certifications held in vision rehabilitation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary : $31 - $41