Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assesses client orientation and mobility levels, determines needs, recommends services and conducts training to meet needs.
• Assesses and recommends the client’s need for services of related professionals.
• Provides field services to O&M clients in home, school and work environments.
• Provides education and awareness on Leader Dog services to the community.
• Provides location technology instructional services to clients, including GPS and other adapted devices.
• Provides management and direct instruction to university O&M interns and practicum students.
• Maintains data on applicants, services rendered and post graduate activity.
• Manages all case related documentation and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Responsible for monitoring follow-up and providing additional training as needed.
• Participates in the development of department goals, objectives and systems.
• Evaluates effectiveness of services, recommends improvements and executes new approaches in a continuous cycle of quality improvement.
• As needed, participates in the admission process and recommends client acceptance into the Leader Dog program.
• Takes leadership in the ongoing development and implementation of all O&M and guide dog client and professional related services and training materials.
• Participates in all Summer Experience Camp activities.
• Actively recruits, develops and maintains relationships on behalf of Leader Dog with O&M and other related professionals.
• Provides other services and additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field.

Current certification in Orientation and Mobility (COM) from the Commission on Accreditation of Orientation and Mobility Educators (CAOME).

Experience working with individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Ability to effectively communicate with clients, families, and other professionals.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in using assistive technology and software.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Ability to travel as needed.