Orientation and Mobility Instructor (Assistive Technology Specialist)

State of Maine; Bangor (ME); Presencial; USD 57.000 - 80.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Work-Life Balance

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Parental leave

Public Service Student Loan Forgive n

Resumo da vaga

The State of Maine is seeking an Assistive Technology Specialist- Orientation and Mobility Instructor in Bangor. The role involves providing specialized orientation and mobility training for children and adults who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities, to promote independence and safe travel.

Responsibilities include evaluating client needs, coordinating with education and health partners, and documenting progress through reports and case notes.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's Degree in Orientation and Mobility with 2 years’ experience in instruction (or a Master’s Degree in Orientation and Mobility).
• Certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist within 6 months of eligibility.

Responsabilidades

• Determine feasibility of orientation and mobility training for clients.
• Assess and instruct individuals who are blind or visually impaired in concept development and spatial awareness.
• Teach safe and independent travel using remaining senses.
• Consult with DOE, DHHS, CDS, DVR and blindness professionals to coordinate referrals.
• Provide pre-employment transition services and youth transition support as required.
• Write evaluations, plans, and case notes documenting client needs.

Conhecimentos

Orientation & Mobility

Interpersonal skills

Client instruction

Travel training

Formação

Bachelor's Degree in Orientation and Mobility

Master's Degree in Orientation and Mobility

Descrição da vaga

Department of Labor - Bureau: Rehabilitation Services, Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired- Assistive Technology Specialist- Orientation and Mobility Instructor.

Job Class Code: 3015

Grade: 25 Professional/Technical

Salary: $56,867.20 - $79,747.20 - Annually

Location: Bangor

Opening Date: November 3, 2026

Closing Date: November 18, 2026

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Job Summary: Our team is passionate about providing Orientation and Mobility services to children and adults who are Blind or Visually Impaired (often with additional disabilities) in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, and Washington Counties. We are seeking a skilled individual to join in our mission! This is professional services work in instructing individuals who are blind or visually impaired in the methods and practices of effective orientation and safe travel. Responsibilities include assessing degree of impairment, providing consultation on available services, and teaching persons who are blind/low vision, including those with other disabilities, to travel safely and independently to enhance independence, improve communication, and promote successful outcomes for educational pursuits, independent living, avocational interests, and gainful employment. Work is performed under limited supervision and requires strong interpersonal, organizational and collaborative skills.

This position is located in the Bangor Career Center. Frequent regional travel is necessary

Primary Responsibilities:

• Determines feasibility of orientation and mobility training for clients, through evaluation of services available and expected results to set reasonable goals.
• Assesses and instructs infants, children and adults who are blind or visually impaired in areas such as concept development and spatial awareness using knowledge of blind rehabilitation techniques in order to improve client’s orientation and ability to interpret the environment around them.
• Teaches children and adults who are blind or visually impaired to travel safely and independently using remaining senses to improve mobility.
• Confers with community providers (DOE, DHHS, CDS, DVR) and blindness professionals (TVI, VRT, BRS, VRC) and other related professionals (OT, PT) to provide and coordinate referrals, & client services.
• Provides services for potentially eligible, Pre-employment transition services and the transition services for youth with blindness and visual impairments as outlined in the state and federal laws and policies.
• Writes evaluation & reports, plan, & case notes to document client needs.

To be successful in the position, you must have knowledge of and experience in:

• Medical and psychological/social aspects of rehabilitation of persons who are blind or visually impaired.
• Kinesiology, Audition and other senses.
• Concept and sensory development.
• Ability to work independently, with a team, and manage multiple tasks

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Orientation and Mobility and two (2) years of experience providing instruction in Orientation and Mobility -OR- a Masters Degree in Orientation and Mobility.

Must have (or be eligible within six (6) months) certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dual certification O&Ms and CVRT, TVI, CRC, CATIS, or CLVT

Questions about this position should be directed to: Carrie Brooker at [e-mail]

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There’s a job and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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