Youth Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (As Needed)

LIGHTHOUSE CENTRAL FLORIDA INC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Lighthouse Central Florida Inc is hiring an Orientation and Mobility Specialist in Orlando, FL. This part-time position requires a Bachelor's degree focused on visual disabilities and at least two years of experience with individuals with visual impairments.

The specialist will provide training to youth clients ages 0-21 and lead a team dedicated to empowering families. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, providing instruction, and completing necessary documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; emphasis on visual disabilities or related field.
• Minimum of two years working with individuals with visual impairments.
• Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Orientation and Mobility evaluations and establish service plans.
• Provide home, community, and center-based instruction for clients.
• Complete required reports and ensure confidentiality of client records.

Skills

Excellent internal and external customer service skills

Intermediate knowledge of database applications

Effective organizational and time management skills

Ability to interpret eye reports

Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Internet, and Outlook

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Master's Degree in a vision-related field

Tools

ACVREP COMS certification

Job description

Job Details: Location: Program Services - Orlando, FL 32804 | Position Type: Part Time | Education Level: Bachelor's Degree - 4 Years | Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

At Lighthouse Central Florida, we believe in creating pathways to independence, dignity, and purpose for people of all ages. Every day, our team empowers children, adults, and families to navigate life with confidence through rehabilitation, education, and community connection. As a Manager of Youth Services, you’ll lead a team dedicated to transforming lives across Central Florida. We seek an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to provide training to our youth clients. This position will participate and support our youth clients ages 0-21.

Service Delivery

• Conduct Orientation and Mobility evaluations to establish, in consultation with parent(s) or guardian(s), Individual Service Plans inclusive of annual goals and short-term benchmarks, as needed
• Provide home, community, and center-based instruction as appropriate to the needs of the client, as needed, which could include night and weekend events to ensure staff-to-client ratios are met
• Provide Orientation and Mobility Services for our youth program clients ages 0-21
• Coordinate the implementation of service plans and curricula with other members of the teams
• Complete required reports to document each client’s progress, including evaluations, goals, daily and monthly progress reports, and data entry
• Ensure the confidentiality of client records in accordance with accreditation requirements and state and federal laws/regulations
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's Degree required, with an emphasis on visual disabilities, or related field; Master's Degree in a vision-related field preferred

Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with visual impairments required

License/Certification

• ACVREP COMS (Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist)

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of database applications
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills
• Ability to triage for service delivery
• Knowledge of community and blindness resources
• Ability to interpret eye reports to determine eligibility for services
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Internet, and Outlook
• Ability to utilize the database for client demographics, case documentation, and report generation
• Effective organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, business professionals, civic organizations, private corporations, and the general public
• Ability to project a positive, compassionate image to the public

Physical Demands

• Ability to move about independently
• Moderate ability to move and lift items, usually ranging up to 40 lbs
• Strength to physically assist visually impaired and multiply-impaired children
• Climbing stairs, walking
• Stooping, kneeling, bending, and crouching to work with children on the floor
• Ability to actively participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor field trips
• Prolonged standing upon occasion
• Prolonged sitting at the work workstation

Requirements

• Maintain required certification and/or license
• Must pass Level II background check
• Possess or be able to utilize reliable transportation
• Eligible to work in the United States