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Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley
12/09/2024
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Summary
The Orientation and Mobility Instructor will be responsible for all phases of mobility training for the totally blind and visually impaired person. In addition, the Orientation and Mobility Instructor will provide information and referrals to the visually impaired in the community as well as related service agencies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Supervises and conducts all mobility training and instruction to visually impaired individuals utilizing the appropriate techniques and travel experiences required.
2. Develops an information and referral system for use by the visually impaired population in the community.
3. Maintains a close working relationship with referral sources to ensure that the needs of persons referred to the facility are met.
4. Generates written reports for mobility assessments and training with emphasis on recommendations and the use of low vision devices, aids and appliances.
5. Maintains all necessary documentation required by the Agency, CARF, and other regulatory and funding organizations.
6. 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.
7. Other duties may be assigned.
8. Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet CARF, HIPAA, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Education Requirements
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.
Experience Requirements
Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation, low vision assessment, and orientation and mobility techniques is required.
E_mail:
b.gallivan@gesmv.org
Phone:
(937) 528-6361
Cert:
COMS
We have two openings:
One located in Dayton, Ohio and one located in Portsmouth, Ohio
