Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Liberty Resources / Liberty POST; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team atmosphere

Competitive compensation and PTO

Family-friendly workplace

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Aurora of CNY, an affiliate of Liberty Resources, seeks a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the Blind Rehabilitation Services Program in New York. The role provides direct service to legally blind and visually impaired consumers to promote independence and safety.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s with O&M Certification through an AER-approved program, have AER O&M certification, and possess a NY driver’s license or reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with O&M Certification from an AER-approved program.
• AER Certification in Orientation & Mobility required.
• New York State driver’s license or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with consumers to ensure they obtain services and adaptive equipment maximizing functioning, potential and independence.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to identify consumer’s strengths and barriers and establish goals affecting safety and independence.
• Coordinate and collaborate with all providers to develop a comprehensive Care Plan and/or IEP to address consumer needs.
• Maintain relationships with community service providers to ensure individuals are well supported.
• Complete all required documentation, maintain case records and complete statistical information on time and in accordance with program standards.

Skills

O&M Certification

NY Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s with O&M Certification

Job description

Aurora of CNY, an affiliate of Liberty Resources, is looking for a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the Blind Rehabilitation Services Program.

About Us:

The vital mission of Aurora of CNY is to promote independence, opportunity and full access for individuals of all ages with vision or hearing loss.

We value service, excellence, and responsibility, seeing opportunity where others see barriers to success. We strive to create and sustain an inclusive environment where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging. Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities.

Orientation and Mobility Specialist Position Summary:

The Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist assists consumer who are eligible and in need of orientation and mobility services. These services are carried out to meet the goals of the agency and provides direct service to assigned consumers who are legally blind and visually impaired.

Orientation and Mobility Specialist Job Responsibilities:

• Work directly with consumers to ensure that they obtain services and adaptive equipment that will maximize their functioning, potential and sense of well-being and independence.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to identify consumer’s strengths and barriers and establish clear goals that directly affect overall safety and independence.
• Coordination and collaboration with all providers and support services for each consumer served. This includes developing a comprehensive Care Plan and/or IEP to address consumer needs.
• Maintain relationships with community service providers to ensure individuals are well supported.
• Complete all required documentation, maintain case records and complete statistical information on time and in accordance with program standards.

Orientation and Mobility Specialist Qualifications:

Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with O&M Certification from AER approved University Program with two-three years’ experience – required. AER Certification in Orientation & Mobility required. Must have a valid New York State driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation.

Salary Range: $58,000 to $62,000.

What We Offer:

• A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
• Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off Package
• Family-Friendly Workplace
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Continuing Education Opportunities

Liberty Resources is an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.