Full-Time Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Illawarra Rugby League; Townsville City, Cairns Regional; A distancia; AUD 92.000 - 112.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Additional leave

Annual salary review

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Descripción de la vacante

Vision Australia is seeking an Orientation & Mobility Specialist to assess, train, intervene and co-ordinate services for people who are blind or have low vision. You will work with clients of all ages to promote equity and independence, tailoring mobility plans to individual needs.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in Orientation & Mobility with COMS completion, and experience delivering O&M services in diverse settings. Travel and collaboration with families and carers are essential.

Formación

• Tertiary qualification in Orientation & Mobility and COMS completion.
• Knowledge and skills in working with children, adults and older adults.
• Experience in providing client support and O&M services in person and/or through other communication mediums.
• Training and intervention strategies for individuals and groups.

Responsabilidades

• Assess the ability of clients to travel safely within their community.
• Advise on and prescribe mobility aids and provide specialist services.
• Monitor and advise on use of low vision aids as applicable to a mobility program.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Client support

Group training strategies

Educación

Tertiary qualification in Orientation & Mobility

COMS completion

Descripción del empleo

Vision Australia is seeking an Orientation & Mobility Specialist to assess, train, intervene and co-ordinate services for people who are blind or have low vision. You will work with clients of all ages to promote equity and independence, tailoring mobility plans to individual needs.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in Orientation & Mobility with COMS completion, and experience delivering O&M services in diverse settings. Travel and collaboration with families and carers are essential.