Job Openings

Department of Rehabilitation Services

12/04/2024

Essential Functions:  *This position is an Orientation & Mobility (O&M) instructor for the Blind and Visually Impaired*

This position is responsible for providing counseling and individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of being able to travel independently in the everyday environment and in dealing with problems created by their blindness, promoting confidence and self-esteem of the individual customer. This position provides Orientation & Mobility (O&M) instruction for clients who are blind or have low vision and facilitates solutions to the challenges of being able to safely travel in their everyday environment and in dealing with problems created by their blindness, promoting confidence, and self-esteem of the individual customer. The Orientation and Mobility instructor provides assessment and instruction for their customers in navigating their home, community, school and work type environments, and shall cover topics such as proper white can travel techniques, and instruction to facilitate self-problem solving, sighted guide, guide dog use, and strategies to address potentially dangerous situations. The person in this position will also consult with other rehabilitation professionals throughout the vocational rehabilitation process to ensure high quality career and independent living outcomes for their customers. Communication between the O&M instructor and the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor must be ongoing. The person in this position must have a good working knowledge of specialized residential training centers in order to provide accurate information so their customers are able to make informed choices and decisions.

Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel.

Trial period (if applicable) is required.

Prefer applicants currently holding a Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) or Orientation and Mobility Specialty (COMS) through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC), or the National Certification in Literary Braille or Unified English Braille (NCLB or NCUEB) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board.

Application must include transcript which shows degree(s) awarded and copy of current Vision Rehablitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate (NOMC) or the National Certification in Literary Braille or Unified English Braiile (NCLB or NCUEB) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board or documentation showing proof of eligibility to sit for such certifications.

Method of Application: Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)).

E_mail: hr@okdrs.gov

Phone: 4059513400

Cert: Any Certification