Mobility Instructor (NY HELPS)

Duties Description

Provide orientation and mobility training to blind persons, working with children, adult, and elderly clients in their homes and neighborhoods.

Accept and screen referrals for mobility training from agencies and individuals. Develop and carry out individualized mobility training for each acceptable client.

Cookordinate services with other agencies, including transportation, occupational therapy, and counseling.

Provide information about mobility procedures to clients, and follow up, after the completion of training, to determine whether further training or assistance is needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title.
• Open to the Public: A master's or bachelor's degree with specialization in orientation and mobility (Be sure to note the date of your degree on your application); Or a bachelor's degree and successful completion of the following courses:
• Anatomy of the Eye and Low Vision
• Psycho-Social Aspects of Visual Impairment
• Medical Aspects of Disability
• Methods in Orientation and Mobility
• Student Teaching in Orientation and Mobility

Additional Comments

An Increased Hiring Rate has been approved for this position. An incoming hire would start at Step 3 within the hiring range for a PEF, Grade 18 - $73,848. Additionally, there is a $4,000 Downstate Adjustment that would be added to the salary.

Background Investigation Requirements

• All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
• All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).
• For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Notes on Applying

Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.