PRN - Orientation and Mobility Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY :

Responsible for assisting blind and visually impaired clients to achieve personal adjustment and maximum independence through orientation and mobility training and techniques that aid in daily living skills.  Interviews clients, conducts assessments, provides instruction and / or training, and evaluates progress to determine present, and required or desired orientation and mobility goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE :

• Conduct orientation and mobility assessment process with client that focuses on both short-term and long-term needs of the client.  Includes the needs and strengths of the client and an estimate of the length and frequency of service necessary to meet identified needs and goals.
• Prepare sequential and meaningful instruction geared to the client’s assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning level, and motivational level to include all of part of the following :

Perform intake assessment.

To and from residence to work and back home.

JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE (List as required or preferred) :

Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with graduate training in Orientation and Mobility required.

Experience : Minimum of 1-3 years of previous experience in orientation and mobility training required.

Knowledge / Skills :

Licenses / Certifications :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

VISION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE :

Can be performed with or without assistive technology :

___    Required to perform activities such as : preparing / analyzing data / figures; viewing a computer screen; reading; inspecting small objects for defects; using measuring devices; and / or assembling parts with close eye contact.

___       Required to perform activities such as : operating machinery and / or power tools at or within arm’s reach; performing non-repetitive tasks such as carpentry work or repairing machinery.

_ X _    Required to review / inspect own assigned work, the work of others, or facilities or structures.

Requires normal (or corrected to normal) vision / acuity :

___     Required to operate motor vehicles and / or heavy equipment such as forklifts.

COMMENTS :

Envision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without illegal discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, military status or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, and any other status protected by law.

Envision employs and advances in employment individuals with disabilities and veterans, and treats qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is intended to convey generally the duties of this job.  It is not an all-inclusive listing of duties, and it is not a contract, expressed or implied.