Job Openings

Saavi Services for the Blind - Tucson

11/05/2018

The Orientation & Mobility Instructor is responsible to teach individuals Orientation & Mobility skills with a white cane in a one-on-one or group setting; to promote a positive and progressive approach to independent travel for blind adults seeking employment within a comprehensive rehabilitation-training center.

Reports to:  Tucson, Service Manager                      Location: Tucson, AZ

Supervisory Position: No                                          Relocation Offered: Yes

Job Type: Exempt/Full-time

Salary: $42,000 to $45,000

 Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct experiential-based O&M assessment while maintaining compliance with Arizona State Rehabilitation Services Administration assessment reporting forms
• Develop short term and long term goals with student
• Facilitate one-on-one and small group orientation and mobility instruction with students that support travel goals
• Support students in gaining non-visual travel skills while providing resources and support with low-vision equipment or technique if appropriate
• Develop individualized requirements for successful completion of goals by setting high expectations and insuring student can independently demonstrate goals consistently
• Complete all required reporting requirements
• Support other blindness skill instruction and/or other duties as assigned

 Skills and Knowledge:

• Possess NOMC or ACVREP certification
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Orientation and Mobility
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills and experience working in team settings

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop and bend for periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged periods of telephone and computer usage, and other office equipment
• Possess a high degree of initiative, sound judgment and sensitivity in maintaining confidential materials and discretion

 Conditions of Employment:

• Ability to pass a Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) background check
• Ability to obtain an approved DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card (provided by SAAVI)
• Ability to obtain required certifications within 60 days of hire, and maintain certifications throughout employment
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification (provided by SAAVI)
• If position requires driving for Saavi Services for the Blind then a valid Arizona Driver’s License is required. If driving SAAVI vehicles must have a clean driving record and be approved by SAAVI insurance
• Participate in SAAVI orientation and training with introduction to blindness emersion activities, this occurs under sleep shade and is designed to teach competencies of non-visual techniques.  The duration of time is dependent upon employee’s specific job and individual goals being accomplished

E_mail: rlaughlin@saavi.us

Phone: 520-907-9108

Cert: Multiple Certifications

SAAVI Benefits:

• Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• 401K Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays (3)
• Health Insurance
• HRA
• Dental & Vision
• STD & LTD Company Paid

How to Apply: Please forward resume & cover letter  to: Rhonda Laughlin, HR Director -  rlaughlin@saavi.us