Guide Dog Mobility Instructor – Travel & Train Teams

International Guide Dog Federation; Cassville (NY); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Freedom Guide Dogs in Cassville, NY, seeks a qualified Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI) to join our small, dedicated team. The role involves training and assessing guide dogs, delivering home-based instruction, and conducting client interviews and home assessments.

You will travel frequently across the United States, with 8–10 placement trips annually (12–14 days each) and occasional weekend work. A GDMI qualification and strong communication skills are essential.

Formación

• GDMI qualification recognized under International Guide Dog Federation standards.
• Strong skills in guide dog training, assessment, matching, and client instruction.
• Commitment to humane, modern training methods and continued professional development.
• Ability to adapt instruction to varied learning styles, abilities, and disabilities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Able to travel and work in a small team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Train and assess guide dogs for matching and placement.
• Provide individualized instruction to clients through our Hometown Training program.
• Conduct applicant interviews and home assessments.
• Provide aftercare visits and ongoing support to guide dog teams.
• Maintain accurate training, client, and follow-up records.
• Collaborate with training staff and other departments to support dog welfare.
• Represent Freedom Guide Dogs professionally with clients, volunteers, and the public.

Conocimientos

Guide dog training

Client instruction

Communication

Travel readiness

Educación

GDMI qualification

Descripción del empleo

Freedom Guide Dogs in Cassville, NY, seeks a qualified Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI) to join our small, dedicated team. The role involves training and assessing guide dogs, delivering home-based instruction, and conducting client interviews and home assessments.

You will travel frequently across the United States, with 8–10 placement trips annually (12–14 days each) and occasional weekend work. A GDMI qualification and strong communication skills are essential.