Job Openings

State of Maine

04/26/2022

Primary responsibilities include:

Determines feasibility of orientation and mobility training for clients, through evaluation of services available and expected results to set reasonable goals
Assesses and instructs infants, children and adults who are blind or visually impaired in areas such as concept development and spatial awareness using knowledge of blind rehabilitation technique in order to improve client’s orientation and ability to interpret the environment around them.
Teaches children and adults who are blind or visually impaired to travel safely and independently using remaining senses to improve mobility.
Confers with community providers (DOE, DHHS, CDS, DVR) and blindness professionals (TVI, VRT, BRS, VRC) and other related professionals (OT, PT) to provide and coordinate referrals, & client services
Provides services for potentially eligible, Pre-employment transition services and the transition services for youth with blindness and visual impairments as outlined in the state and federal laws and policies
Writes evaluation & reports, plan, & case notes to document client needs

To be successful in the position, you must have knowledge of and experience in:

Medical and psychological/social aspects of rehabilitation of persons who are blind or visually impaired
Kinesiology, Audition and other senses
Concept and sensory development
Ability to work independently, with a team, and manage multiple tasks

Qualifications:

Masters degree in Orientation & Mobility - OR - Bachelors degree in Orientation & Mobility and two (2) years of experience providing instruction in Orientation & Mobility
Must have (or be eligible within six (6) months) certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist.
Dual certification O&M and CVRT, TVI, CRC or CLVT preferred.

Contact Information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Judy Wolfe at Judy.H.Wolfe@maine.gov.

Why work for the State of Maine?

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Savings
Flexible Spending Accounts
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid Holidays
Federal Public Loan Forgiveness Program- to learn if you qualify, please visit https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualify
Statewide Locations
Training
Seasonal Jobs
Summer Internship Opportunities

Benefits:

The bi-weekly dollar values of some State-paid benefits include:

13.16% of pay to retirement for bargaining unit positions
The value of State-paid Dental Insurance: $14.60 biweekly.
At least 85% of the health insurance premium for the employee (at least $412.23). Participating in the Health Premium Credit Program can increase the state-paid amount by 5%. The level of the actual value of state paid Health Insurance will be based on the employee's wage rate and status with regard to the health credit premium payment. To explore the detailed cost of coverage for specific situations, please consult these tables.

Phone: 207-822-3390

Cert: COMS