What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orientation and Mobility Specialist position at Mobility Etc.?
CURRENT LOCATION: Maryland, Northern Virginia/Washington DC Area
Full or Part-time Contracting (1099) positions
Small Educational Base Blind Rehabilitation contracting company, Mobility Etc. is looking for additional staff to support the Northern Virginia, DC, Maryland area within school districts, infant based programs, and adult services. Come join the team of a highly qualified COMS with over 13 years of experience working with a variety of people who are blind and visually impaired.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must hold a bachelor or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Orientation and Mobility. ACVREP certified preferred but not required. If not currently certified, employment will be contingent upon becoming ACVREP certified within 6 months.
Must have a clean background check, valid driver's license and clean driving record, with insurance, and be willing to transport student for O&M lessons, if required.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION:
- Direct O&M services as governed by student’s Individualized Education Plans (I.E.P’s)
- Assesses students using appropriate instrument of measurement; familiar with New Mexico School for the Blind O&M Inventory is a bonus
- Ensure appropriate materials, technology, canes, and optical devices/equipment are obtained to meet needs of each student
- Obtain needed resources that will help to meet the needs of each student
- Maintain up to date and accurate documentation of progress on each student
- Submit accurate monthly service logs and time sheets providing documentation of services related to assignment
- Obtain current eye reports and all necessary medical records on each student
- Write, revise and update I.E.P.’s and providing progress towards goals in accordance with division policies.
- Attend I.E.P. and /or eligibility meetings upon request, and provide recommendations
- Confer with parents/guardians, medical personnel, teachers and other school personnel as necessary
- Provide on-site O&M training/presentation to school personnel, such as paraeducator, principle, or teacher
- Provide cane instruction in all areas of O&M travel: school, residential, light business, business, bus travel, etc.
- Adhere to all pertinent laws, regulations, and policies as they relate to the assignment, including maintenance of confidentiality.
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK: Duties performed typically in a school and/or outdoor setting. Work requires frequent standing and sitting, long periods of walking, vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, and hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level.
CONTACT: Jacquelyn Pavelko, President/COMS at www.mobility-etc.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $55 - $70
