What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orientation & Mobility Specialist position at LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Community Services - Shreveport, LA
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $58,000.00 Salary/year
Description
Title: Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist
Department: Community Services
Location: Low Vision Rehabilitation Center (LVRC)
Wage Category: Non-Exempt
Report To: Orientation and Mobility Manager
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
Qualifications
- 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 : $56,000 - $58,000
