Orientation & Mobility Instructor

Orientation and Mobility Instructor   $750 Sign-On Bonus (Restrictions Apply).   Summary  The Orientation and Mobility Instructor will be responsible for all phases of mobility training for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. In addition, the Orientation and Mobility Instructor will provide information and referrals to individuals who are visually impaired in the community as well as related service agencies. Essential Duties & Responsibilities    Supervises and conducts all mobility training and instruction to individuals who are visually impaired utilizing the appropriate techniques and travel experiences required. Develops an information and referral system for use by individuals who are visually impaired in the community. Maintains a close working relationship with referral sources to ensure that the needs of persons referred to the facility are met. Generates written reports for mobility assessments and training with emphasis on recommendations and the use of low vision devices, aids and appliances. Maintains all necessary documentation required by the Agency, CARF, and other regulatory and funding organizations. Attend trainings and/or seminars and report CEU’s as required by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) to maintain certification. Other duties may be assigned.   Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities   Minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited university offering orientation and mobility training. One to two years’ experience in mobility training and functional low vision assessment is preferred. Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation, low vision assessment, and orientation and mobility techniques is required.   Qualifications     Must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider.     Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.       The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.   This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.