Independent Living & Mobility Specialist (Hybrid)

Health & Human Services; Fayetteville (NC); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Services for the Blind seeks a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to assess and train individuals who are blind or visually impaired in orientation and mobility, support independent travel, and help achieve employment goals. Travel across diverse environments is required.

This role delivers one-on-one instruction, develops tailored plans, and coordinates referrals, working in homes, schools, and community settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in visual impairment or related field with ACVREP certification as required.
• Experience applying orientation and mobility theories to visually impaired individuals.
• Ability to assess consumer needs and develop individualized training plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive orientation and mobility assessments and plan training.
• Provide one-on-one instruction in orientation and mobility techniques.
• Teach route planning, street crossings, public transit use, and travel strategies.
• Coordinate referrals to services and document progress per standards.

Skills

Orientation & mobility theory

Travel training

Assessment & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in visual impairment

ACVREP certification options

Tools

Mobility devices

Long canes

Electronic travel aids

Job description

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Services for the Blind seeks a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to assess and train individuals who are blind or visually impaired in orientation and mobility, support independent travel, and help achieve employment goals. Travel across diverse environments is required.

This role delivers one-on-one instruction, develops tailored plans, and coordinates referrals, working in homes, schools, and community settings.