ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALIST – UTICA, NY (ELIZABETH STREET LOCATION)

Key Job Elements

• Effectively teaches orientation and mobility in a timely manner including: indoor mobility, cane skills, outdoor travel, self-protective techniques and sighted guide.
• Conducts comprehensive orientation and mobility evaluations and assessments; develops and implements personalized lesson plans.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Develops weekly schedules to achieve hourly expectations with a cost effective approach.
• Consults, refers and networks with primary care givers, CBVH/VESID personnel, associated professionals and CABVI staff.
• Conducts community presentations and represents CABVI at meetings as assigned by supervisor.
• Conducts programs and assist staff with the Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program including Camp Abilities.
• Provides follow-up at campers school districts as it relates to adaptive physical education.
• Adapts to change and completes other duties as assigned.

Communication Skills

• Must have ability to effectively present information, and respond to questions from consumers, professionals and the general public.
• Must have ability to give explicit visual cues according to the consumer’s visual status and develop the consumer’s confidence.
• Requires excellent listening skills.

Computer/Technical Skills

• General computer knowledge helpful.
• Must be knowledgeable in Grade 1 Braille, map development and reading, orthopedic prosthetic and cane techniques.
• Must have excellent knowledge regarding adaptive equipment and low vision aids.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Must have stamina for indoor/outdoor travel training.
• Occasionally must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform key job elements.

Work Environment

• Extensive travel required.
• Instruction may occur in a variety of environments including consumer’s home or school, CABVI, or the community.

Education and/or Experience

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Orientation and Mobility Teaching from accredited college or university; AER certified preferred and/or AER certifiable.
• Experience preferred.
• Must meet CBVH contractual personnel standards.

PAY RATE

$55,000-$63,000/Year

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