ADL / Orientation & Mobility Instructor

State of Ohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is seeking an ADL / Orientation & Mobility Instructor to provide statewide instructional services for visually impaired individuals. The role covers indoor/outdoor navigation, travel training, and ADL skills across several Ohio locations.

The position requires significant in-state travel, use of adaptive equipment, and collaboration with job developers, caregivers, and employers. A driver’s license and reliable transportation are necessary.

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate core program in business administration, education, social/human science and 6 months of experience or training in the instructional service.
• Willingness to pursue required certifications within 12 months of hire for ADL/O&M.
• Ability to travel within Ohio and work across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Interviews participants to assess their needs and develops goals for independence.
• Conducts performance-based assessments and prescribes adaptive equipment and training levels.
• Delivers professional instructional services in ADL and/or O&M for visually impaired individuals.
• Monitors safety and progress during home, community, and workplace travels.
• Collaborates with internal staff and external providers to meet participant goals.
• Maintains clear, timely reports using computer applications.

Skills

Training

Basic Documentation

Education

Human Services

Vocational Rehabilitation

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Flexibility

Reasoning

Time Management

Education

Undergraduate core program in business administration, education, social/human science

Job description

Job Description - ADL / Orientation & Mobility Instructor (260006ST)

ADL / Orientation & Mobility Instructor ( 260006ST )

Organization

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

Agency Contact Name and Information : Vanessa Roach, [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 12, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

150 OOD Cmplx 150 East Campus View Boulevard Columbus 43235-4604

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Other Locations

United States of America-OHIO-Wayne County-Wooster, United States of America-OHIO-Richland County-Mansfield, United States of America-OHIO-Mahoning County-Youngstown, United States of America-OHIO-Muskingum County-Zanesville, United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-Newark

Compensation : $29.95/hour (unless required by legislation)

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00AM - 5:00PM M-F

Union : 1199

Primary Job Skill

Training

Technical Skills : Basic Documentation, Education, Human Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Flexibility, Reasoning, Time Management

Agency Overview

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Our agency works with partners in businesses, education, and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources, support, and opportunities that fit their unique needs, abilities, and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment.To learn more about what we do, please visit our website at ood.ohio.gov .

Follow us on social media @OhioOOD!

Activities of Daily Living / Orientation & Mobility Position Overview

Are you an experienced in vision rehabilitation or Orientation and Mobility (O&M) instructor ready for a rewarding career in public service? We are seeking a dedicated professional who is excited to help individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence and success. In this role, you will provide instructional services across a statewide coverage area to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Your responsibilities will include assessing and training clients in essential travel skills such as indoor and outdoor navigation, street crossing, and the use of public transportation, as well as guiding them in the effective use of adaptive equipment like long canes and support canes. Additionally, you will support clients in utilizing their residual vision (as appropriate), recommending sun lenses, and using distance low vision aids. You may also provide training in Activities of Daily Living, including kitchen tasks, communication, financial management, home management, personal management, and Braille. If you are passionate about empowering individuals to lead independent lives and eager to bring your ADL or O&M expertise into a rewarding public service role, we want to hear from you!

Assessment and training may take place in the participant's home, training site, or workplace. Therefore, significant in-state travel during work hours is required. The selected candidate must provide own transportation/driver or, in order to operate a state vehicle, must have a valid driver's license.

ADL / O&M Instructor Duties

• Interviews participants verbally to assess their needs.
• Conducts performance-based assessments to determine the level of participant functioning in specific areas.
• Researches and recommends adaptive equipment and the level of training required to meet determined goals for independence and functioning.
• Provides professional instructional services to participants who are blind or visually impaired, which may include assessment and training in O&M and/or ADL skills.
• Monitors participant safety and progress when traveling in the home, community, and/or workplace.
• Collaborates with internal agency staff as well as external providers such as job developers, job coaches, caregivers, and employers (as appropriate) to assist the participant in meeting their goals.

A Successful ADL / O&M Instructor Has

• Time management, case management, and prioritization skills.
• An understanding of adultand youth learning styles.
• Experience working effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to analyze and assess participant skills, training needs and limitations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to use computer applications to produce timely, clear and readable reports.
• Ability to collaborate with a team.

Classification

Instructional Service Provider

Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired Overview

The Bureau of Services for the Visually Imparved (BSVI) offers vocational rehabilitation services to Ohioans who are blind or have low vision and want to gain, maintain, or return to meaningful employment or personal independence. Working in partnership with county and state agencies, public facilities, and universities across the state, BSVI programs strive to enable premier career opportunities for individuals who are blind and to be the service provider of choice for our customers.

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is not an E-Verify employer and will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Pay Information

Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

Pay Range

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

1199 11

Hourly

$29.95

$31.34

$32.69

$34.35

$36.01

$37.75

Annual

$62,300.58

$65,192.82

$67,999.57

$71,449.04

$74,898.51

$78,518.96

Location Requirements

Position availability in the following locations:

• 150 OOD Cmplx: 150 East Campus View Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43235
• Zanesville BSVI/BVR: 601 Underwood Street, Suite C, Zanesville, OH 43701
• OOD Wooster: 2148 Eagle Pass, Wooster, OH 44691
• Youngstown BSVI/BVR: 242 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown, OH 44503
• OOD Mansfield: 800 Park Avenue West Suite 105, Mansfield, OH 44906
• OOD Newark: 195 Union Street, Suite A1, Newark, OH 43055

Our roles are primarily in-office to encourage collaboration and connection, however some locations may have adjusted on-site requirements based on space availability at this time. Reporting details will be provided by the supervisor before the start date. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements

Daytime travel within Ohio is required. The selected candidate must provide own transportation/driver or, in order to operate a state vehicle, must have a valid driver’s license.

Background Check

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position may be required to complete and pass a urinalysis to test for restricted substances as a condition of employment. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. An applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

• - Completion of an undergraduate core program in business administration, education, social/human science (e.g., sociology, psychology, counseling, human development) AND 6 months of experience or training in delivery of the instructional service defined in the position description.
• - OR,e quivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:

For positions with an Activities of Daily Living (ADL) focus, incumbent must earn at least one of the following credentials within 12 months of hire:

• Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) from ACVREP
• Occupational therapist with post-graduate certification in low vision
• Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI) as licensed by the Ohio Department of Education

For positions with an Orientation & Mobility (O&M) focus, incumbent must earn a Certified O&M Specialist credential from ACVREP within 12 months of hire.

Please Note: Failure to earn and maintain the necessary credentials will result in removal.

Job Skills:

Training, Basic Documentation, Education, Human Services, Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Flexibility, Reasoning, Time Management

Supplemental Information

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing inclusive and accessible planning and programming into businesses operations and services. We strive to hire, sustain, and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the Ohioans we serve.

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact [e-mail] so proper arrangements can be made.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.