Orientation & Mobility Specialist

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

• 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.

Salary : $64,002