Orientation and Mobility Specialist

About Us

*Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door.*

*Today, Travis Association for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans.*

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Our Core Values guide us in everything we do:

Leadership,

Integrity,

Growth and Innovation,

Heart, and

Teamwork. TAB Offers a Variety Of Benefits To Include

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employee appreciation events; and more.

Job Summary

The Orientation and Mobility Specialist is responsible for the successful OandM training of all clients and employees while identifying and evaluating new OandM teaching opportunities or partnerships that will benefit clients or employees. Receiving referrals from TWC or local agencies, the OandM Specialist performs all duties relevant to client or employees accomplishing their OandM goals including but not limited to assessments, guidance, planning, training, documentation and overall case management and follow up.

Responsibilities

• Communicates regularly with case manager to understand and prepare for pipeline of potential clients
  
  

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• Evaluates clients' needs for Orientation and Mobility training, developing a plan and schedule to ensure clients' stated goals are accomplished
• Identifying appropriate instructional strategies/methods; and developing training aids, manuals, and other materials as needed
  
  

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• Partners with TAB ensuring yearly OandM/Safety evaluations for every BVI employee, conducting training as needed
• Maintains knowledge, education, and certification, staying current on industry specific training methods, content and low vision aids related to OandM
  
  

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• Manages and documents all cases in client management system ensuring all records are complete and accurate
• Maintains frequent communication with OandM clients monitoring progress and commitment
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships. Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with staff and other company management members.
• Prepares program reports for manager as requested
• Provides OandM services in partnership with public relations type programs
• Identifies potentially beneficial partnerships in the community or profession
• Public speaking, press interviews, and tours as directed
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
  
  

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Effective teaching skills

Excellent customer service skills in all situations

Demonstrate ability to solve problems, analyze systems and data, and suggest appropriate solutions

Ability to adapt, recommend and conduct training to meet the needs of all learners at all levels

Innate desire to help others succeed while holding them accountable

Ability to work independently and a desire to work collaboratively

Exhibits a mindset of excellen