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The Carroll Center for the Blind · 2 months ago

ORIENTATION & MOBILITY SPECIALIST

Newton, MA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$52K/yr - $83K/yr

The Carroll Center for the Blind is dedicated to empowering independence for individuals with vision loss. They are seeking an Orientation & Mobility Specialist to conduct assessments, provide support services, and teach travel skills to clients in various settings.

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Responsibilities

Conduct Orientation & Mobility assessments that focus on immediate and long-term needs of the client at various intervals. Assess, identify and document the strengths, needs and goals of the client

Provide consultation and support services to team including parents or family members, educators, specialty providers, outside agencies and counselors. Recommend adaptations to school, home or work environments for tools and adaptations

Instruct in skills and concepts to enable them to travel as independently as possible based upon goals and objectives of the Individualized Education Program or Community or Rehab Program Plan

Teach safe and effective indoor/outdoor travel skills, including use of public transportation

Teach students to travel with safety, proficiency and confidence in familiar and unfamiliar environments while fostering independence

Work across various settings: schools, homes, and communities

Collaborate with families, educators, and other professionals

Provide written documentation of client or student progress and recommend tools or adaptation

Qualification

’s degree in Orientation & MobilityACVREP certificationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProficient in Microsoft OfficeProficient in Google SuiteProfessionalismInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailCollaborative mindset

Required

Master's degree in Orientation & Mobility or active enrollment in a Vision Studies graduate program

ACVREP certification or eligibility

Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and attention to detail skills required

Professionalism and a collaborative mindset

Preferred

Currently enrolled students in a Master's Degree Program for Orientation & Mobility are encouraged and welcome to apply

Proficient technology skills using Microsoft Office or Google Suite a plus

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO: 3 weeks’ accrued vacation, personal day, accrued sick days and 12 holidays (eligible positions)

403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match

Company

The Carroll Center for the Blind

The Carroll Center for the Blind is a non-profit agency helping individuals who are blind or visually-impaired gain the skills they need to be confident, active, independent individuals.

Founded in 1936