Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Helen Keller Services (HKS); New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

4 weeks Paid Vacation time annually

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

403b Program with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

An organization focused on empowering individuals is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to enhance travel skills for consumers. The role requires a Master's degree in Blind Rehabilitation and permits new graduates to apply. The Specialist will conduct assessments and plan instructional lessons, working full-time in-person based in Sands Point, NY. Offered salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000 annually, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Blind Rehabilitation with an emphasis in Orientation and Mobility required.
• Two years of experience teaching orientation and mobility preferred.
• Knowledge of braille and sign language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in safe and efficient travel skills.
• Evaluate progress of students and submit scheduled written reports.
• Keep abreast of current O&M research and teaching methods.
• Suggest need for appropriate material and equipment.
• Provide in-service training for staff members on orientation and mobility.

Skills

Knowledge of braille

Knowledge of sign language

Instructional skills

Evaluation skills

Education

Master's degree in Blind Rehabilitation with an emphasis in Orientation and Mobility

Job description

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Do YOU want to work on a team that is committed to empowering individuals? At Helen Keller Services, our employees work in an environment that is more than just a workplace, it’s a community.

Since 1967, Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss. HKNC is dedicated to working with each person to achieve their desired goals towards independence, employment, and quality of life, based on their talents, preferences and aspirations. We currently have an exciting full time career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist is responsible for assessing consumers travel skills in various environments to help determine their instructional needs/preferences pertaining to their unique home environments. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist will plan lessons based on assessment findings in content areas of the orientation and mobility curriculum employing appropriate tools, techniques, and communication preferences.

New graduates welcome to apply! Relocation assistance provided.

Salary: $70-$80,000.00 annually, based on experience, education, and certification.

This position is in-person based out of our Training Building in Sands Point, NY. The regular schedule is 8am-3:45pm EST for a 35-hour work week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide instruction in safe and efficient travel skills; specifically, indoor techniques including human guide, self-protection, and cane skills on campus to consumers.
• Evaluate progress of students and submits scheduled written reports (assessment, training and transition).
• Keep abreast of and evaluate current O&M research, teaching methods and aids. If appropriate, recommend and implement these methods or aids into student programs and services.
• Suggest need for appropriate material and equipment.
• When assigned, provide in-service training for staff members and others regarding orientation and mobility training for DeafBlind individuals.
• Accompany and provide human guide and/or communication support for consumers and professional staff members when assigned. To accomplish this, it may be required to use personal vehicle on occasion

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in Blind Rehabilitation with an emphasis in Orientation and Mobility required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Two years’ experience teaching orientation and mobility preferred. Knowledge of braille and sign language preferred.

At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including:

• Fully Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits*
• 4 week's Paid Vacation time annually
• 2 Paid Personal Days annually
• 12 paid sick days annually
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability/
• Life Insurance
• 403b Program with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance
• Voluntary Ancillary Benefits
• Tuition Assistance Program

*Candidate has the option to accept the position No-Frills. No-frills positions receive an additional 10% premium on the hourly rate of pay, but do not participate in the Union Health Insurance Plan. Individuals seeking a No-frills position must show they have alternative insurance to be eligible.

HKS is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodation to individuals with illness, injury, or disability to complete the essential functions of their job.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Training and Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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