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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 18 hours ago

Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Erie County, PA

Part-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. This role involves providing rehabilitation services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, promoting independence and self-sufficiency through personalized instruction and support.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Assist Pennsylvanians with disabilities gain the skills necessary to live and work independently in their communities

Promote optimal personal and social adjustment to blindness, leading to self-sufficiency and independent living

Provide a full range of rehabilitation services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired

Assess customers referred to Orientation and Mobility by collecting and reviewing reports and information, conferring with staff, interviewing customers, observing current level of functioning to develop an individualized plan of instruction, and making referrals for appropriate services

Develop an individualized service plan that contains a schedule of instruction based on objectives and recommendations in coordination with the Vocational Rehabilitation, Independent Living, and Social Services plan

Qualification

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Required

Successful completion of the commonwealth's Orientation and Mobility Intern program; or

A bachelor's or master's degree or certificate from an approved college or university program in orientation and mobility that includes a practicum; or

Possession of an active Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist certificate issued by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP)

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credit

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title

You must be able to perform essential job functions

This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law

Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance