Youth Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (As Needed)

Lighthouse Works; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Central Florida seeks an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to train and support youth clients aged 0–21 within our central Florida program. The role involves evaluations, individualized plans, and community-based instruction.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a vision-related field with a strong emphasis on visual disabilities; ACVREP COMS certification is preferred and experience in documentation and collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct Orientation and Mobility evaluations with input from parents/guardians.
• Provide home, community, and center-based instruction as needed.
• Deliver O&M services to youth program clients ages 0–21.
• Coordinate service plans with team members and curricula.
• Complete progress reports and data entry documenting client progress.

Skills

Database management

Customer service

Service delivery triage

Eye reports interpretation

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Data entry

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Visual Disabilities or related field

Master's Degree in vision-related field (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Internet

Outlook

Job description

Description

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
• Possess excellent internal and external customer service skills
• Ability to triage for service delivery
• Possess knowledge of community and blindness resources
• Ability to interpret eye reports to determine eligibility for services
• Possess a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Internet, and Outlook
• Possess an ability to utilize the database for client demographics, case documentation, and report generation
• Possess 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