Vision Rehabilitation & Mobility Specialist

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Services for the Blind, seeks a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to deliver individualized orientation and mobility instruction for blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind individuals. The role emphasizes independent living, community participation, and employment goals across multiple counties.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, customized training plans, cane travel methods, and coordination with related

Qualifications

• Experience applying orientation and mobility theories to support independent travel outcomes.
• Proficiency providing orientation and mobility instruction to diverse age groups.
• Background evaluating consumer needs and recommending devices/tools based on vision and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive orientation and mobility assessments.
• Develop individualized training plans based on assessment results and environmental factors.
• Provide one-on-one instruction on cane travel, sighted-guide techniques, and route planning.
• Teach use of residual vision and low-vision devices to support independent travel.
• Document assessment findings and progress in accordance with program standards.

Skills

Orientation & mobility knowledge

Travel training experience

Client assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in visual impairment field

ACVREP certification options

Tools

Mobility devices

Long canes

Electronic travel aids

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Services for the Blind, seeks a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to deliver individualized orientation and mobility instruction for blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind individuals. The role emphasizes independent living, community participation, and employment goals across multiple counties.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, customized training plans, cane travel methods, and coordination with related