Orientation & Mobility Specialist (Vision Impairment)

DelDOT; Georgetown, Northern (DE, KY); Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware seeks a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) to support students who are blind or have visual impairments in educational settings, providing 1:1 instruction and assessments, and integrating GPS technology as needed.

The role includes planning lessons for independent travel, maintaining progress records, attending mandated meetings, and collaborating with families, schools, and agencies to prepare students for

Formación

• Six months work experience, internship, and/or coursework as Orientation and Mobility Specialist for individuals with vision loss.

Responsabilidades

• Plans and implements educational lessons to address independent travel, orientation, and safe movement in the home, school, or community setting by accommodating for the specific eye condition.
• Keeps accurate records and data to reflect student progress and provides mandated reports to schools and families.
• Attends mandated meetings concerning the educational needs of the students and advocates for students’ needs.
• Acquires and delivers adaptive equipment, and administers appropriate assessments to students and writes reports with recommendations.
• Collaborates with school staff, other agencies and families to provide integrated services that meet the child’s visual needs.
• Collaborates with families, schools and vocational rehabilitation staff to prepare students for transition out of school and into post-secondary education or employment.
• Makes referrals for additional services that may be needed by the student to address visual needs and to transition into adult life.

Descripción del empleo

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware seeks a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) to support students who are blind or have visual impairments in educational settings, providing 1:1 instruction and assessments, and integrating GPS technology as needed.

The role includes planning lessons for independent travel, maintaining progress records, attending mandated meetings, and collaborating with families, schools, and agencies to prepare students for