Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Visual Disabilities or Special Education

Licenses and Certifications:

• Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) (COMS) certification, or eligibility for ACVREP certification required.

Demonstrated Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of orientation and mobility principles and techniques
• Skilled in teaching Orientation and Mobility
• Possess oral/written communication skills
• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Possess an ability to utilize a client database for documentation, data retrieval, and running reports
• Must be able to interpret eye pathology reports concerning the impact on functional ability, and Orientation & Mobility
• Professional maturity, judgment, and objectivity
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and effectively work with a variety of personalities and leadership styles
• Possess effective organizational and time management skills with attention to detail, as the position requires prioritizing tasks and working independently
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, business professionals, civic organizations, and the general public
• Able to project a positive, compassionate image to the public
• Able to adapt effectively to, and support, change
• Able to maintain confidentiality when appropriate

Physical Demands:

• Moderate ability to move and lift items, usually up to 50 lbs.
• Stamina and ability to move about independently to provide Orientation and Mobility Instruction in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments; actively participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor field trips
• Prolonged standing and walking during instruction

Requirements

• Maintain current COMS certification by the ACVREP
• Must have access to reliable transportation and regularly be able to independently travel distances consistent with training requirements for clients in varying weather conditions
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with no restrictions and the ability to travel as needed
• Pass Level II background check