Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Remote Jobs; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 143,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An agency dedicated to services for individuals with visual impairments is seeking a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist in Pitt County, NC. This role involves providing individualized orientation and mobility training for blind and visually impaired consumers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and necessary certifications. The position offers a salary ranging from $39,671 to $61,987 and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid leave.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and parental leave

Qualifications

• Certification by the Academy for Certification of Education and Rehabilitation Professionals (ACVREP) as needed.
• Management has the option of choosing certification requirements based on the area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assess client’s needs and motivation to learn orientation and mobility skills.
• Provide one-on-one instruction in mobility skills.
• Identify problems and refer to appropriate specialist resources.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of the effects of visual impairments on mobility

Ability to teach across age ranges

Effective written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in visual impairment field from an accredited institution

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of direct service experience

Job description

Overview

Location: Pitt County, NC • Job Type: Permanent Full-Time • Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid • Department: Dept of Health and Human Services • Division: Blind Services

Salary: $39,671.00 – $61,987.00 (recruitment range) • Closing Date: 10/3/2025 5:00 PM Eastern • Job Number: 25-00284 EIPD 60043096 • Position Number: 60043096 • Job Class Title: Vision Rehabilitation Specialist • Salary Grade: NC09

Description of Work

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

THIS IS A REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY

Certifications

Do you have or are you working on any of the following certifications?

• Certified Low Vision Therapist (CLVT)
• Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT)
• Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)
• Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist

If so, we would love to speak to you about joining our team! Come make a difference in the lives of adults with low vision.

About the Organization

Since 1935, the mission of the North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) has been to enable people who are visually impaired, blind, and deafblind to reach their goals of independence and employment.

Position Summary

Position provides individualized orientation and mobility assessments and training for consumers who are blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind. This position provides instruction in specialized skill areas that will enable the consumers to achieve their independent living, travel, and employment goals.

Responsibilities

• Assess client’s needs, goals, readiness and motivation to learn orientation and mobility skills.
• Determine client’s understanding of spatial and directional concepts.
• Provide one-on-one instruction including concepts and techniques such as sensory/concept development, pre-cane skills, sighted guide, cane techniques, route planning/travel in a variety of situations, soliciting situations, use of public transportation, use of residual vision/low vision aids, orientation to electronic travel aids and preparation for travel.
• Assess a consumer's need for mobility regarding prior O&M training, residual vision, the individual needs of the consumer, physical and mental condition, and motivation to be independent in this area.
• Identify locomotor, auditory, visual, or other physical problems and refer consumer to appropriate specialist resources.

Qualifications and Education

The following information reflects the program’s expectations and minimum requirements for education and experience. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the vacancy announcement.

• Bachelor's degree in visual impairment field from an accredited institution and certification by the Academy for Certification of Education and Rehabilitation Professionals (ACVREP) as one of the following as needed for the area of assignment:
  • Certified Low Vision Therapist (CLVT)
  • Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT)
  • Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)
  • Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist
• OR Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., rehabilitation counseling or social work) and three years of direct service experience with individuals who are blind or visually impaired with certification as indicated above as needed for the area of assignment.
• Applicants who do not possess certification are required to obtain certification within two years from the date of employment.
• Management has the option of choosing certification requirements based on the area of assignment to meet client and program needs.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy. We are committed to reasonable accommodations during the hiring process or on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/

Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance options, retirement plans, NC Flex, paid vacation, sick, community service leave, and paid parental leave for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30+ hours/week.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Candidates meet minimum qualifications as listed in the vacancy announcement. Preferred: in-depth knowledge of the effects of visual impairments on mobility; ability to teach across age ranges; knowledge of mobility devices; effective written and verbal communication.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application.

• Provide Education, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses in the appropriate areas.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions must be supported with information in the Work Experience section.
• If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent will be accepted before the closing date.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions require additional background checks.
• Check application status in your account after submission; the process can take several weeks.
• Degrees must be from accredited institutions. Transcripts may be uploaded with the application. NACES may be used for credential evaluation as needed.

Additional Notes

• Degree/College Credit Verification and Military Experience details are provided in the posting.
• ADA Accommodations: contact the specified contact for reasonable accommodations.
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