Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS)

Aerbvi; San Rafael, Northern (CA, KY); Hybride; USD 85 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

403(b) plan

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Dog-friendly office

Résumé du poste

Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael seeks a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) to help clients achieve independent mobility. You will provide direct O&M instruction, support admissions, and assist with the O&M Immersion Program.

You’ll contribute to data collection and outcomes, plan seminars, give presentations at conferences, participate in outreach days, and help educate other O&M specialists.

Qualifications

• Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) required.
• Experience working with a broad range of clients in residential and in-home settings preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and follow through and complete projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a diverse constituency where sensitivity and confidentiality are critical.
• Spanish bilingual, and/or bicultural expertise highly desirable.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct O&M instruction to clients, including foundational O&M skills, long cane assessments and instruction, functional low vision and hearing evaluations, assistive technology training relevant to independent travel, and advanced training in complex intersections and travel environments
• Assist with data collection and outcome measurements for the OMI Program and participate as a member of the review committee
• Assist with planning and organizing O&M seminars and provide education and training to O&M specialists
• Participate in Guide Dog Experience days and other outreach events
• Give professional presentations about O&M and guide dog mobility at conferences and conventions

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to travel

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS)

Job Description

Guide Dogs for the Blind logo

Help our clients reach life-changing mobility goals.

At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), you can use your valuable skills and have a powerfulimpact in helping clients achieve their independent mobility goals. As a Certified Orientation& Mobility Specialist at our San Rafael campus, you will support new and existing clients in meeting O&M requirements for admission, provide direct O&M instruction to clients, and assist with administration of our O&M Immersion Program.

What you’ll do:

• Provide direct O&M instruction to clients, including foundational O&M skills, long cane assessments and instruction, functional low vision and hearing evaluations, assistive technology training relevant to independent travel, and advanced training in complex intersections and travel environments
• Assist with data collection and outcome measurements for the OMI Program and participate as a member of the review committee
• Assist with planning and organizing O&M seminars and provide education and training to O&M specialists
• Participate in Guide Dog Experience days and other outreach events
• Give professional presentations about O&M and guide dog mobility at conferences and conventions

What you’ll love:

• You will have direct impact on the success of the O&M Immersion Program and our mission.
• You’ll work with passionate people across GDB who are invested in each other and provide support.
• You can enjoy generous benefits including medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 403(b), generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and great wellness perks like yoga, circuit training, and an onsite gym.
• You can bring your dog to work!

The qualifications you’ll need:

• Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) required
• Experience working with a broad range of clients in residential and in-home settings preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and follow through and complete projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a diverse constituency where sensitivity and confidentiality are critical
• Spanish bilingual, and/or bicultural expertise highly desirable
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we respect, value, and appreciate all differences. We welcome all qualified candidates irrespective of your race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Individuals with disabilities, especially those who are blindor visually impaired, are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability and need assistance and/or accommodation with applying for a job, please contact Human Resources.

CA: $41 - $46/hour ($85,000 - $95,000 if annualized) Full-time, non-exempt (40 hours/week)

Contact

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415.488.2318