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Foundation for Blind Children · 19 hours ago

Orientation and Mobility Specialist, COMS

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

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Responsibilities

Provide O & M services for clients in the Adult Comprehensive Day Program including college or university and employment sites. Provide consultation/direct services for clients and family members as requested

Evaluate all referrals to determine current level of skills and make recommendations regarding type of orientation and mobility service most appropriate for the client

Teach all aspects of O & M training, including but not limited to: concept development, low vision skills, orientation skills, alternative mobility devices, and mobility skills to provide maximum independence for each client

Serve as liaison with other members of the team, Supported Education liaison, Valley Metro, and family members providing general education in the area of blindness and specifically Orientation and Mobility including ADA Certification and family support

Maintain necessary case records, reports, and other administrative tasks

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Required

Knowledge of the developmental aspects of O & M as it relates to adults including but not limited to impact of various eye conditions, capabilities of adults for independent travel, impact of multi-disability conditions and techniques of teaching.

Ability to perform orientation and mobility services in accordance with established guidelines and standards

Communicate appropriately and effectively with clients, team members, VR counselors, family members when appropriate, and community organizations (e.g. Valley Metro) and establish effective working relationships with all recipients

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socioeconomic setting

Work independently with minimum supervision, be organized, manage time with efficiency and flexibility, and analyze situations accurately, take effective action, and write clear and concise reports and emails

Use a computer and various software applications

Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment

Must have or be eligible for ACVREP certification as an 'Orientation and Mobility Specialist'

Level IVP Fingerprint Clearance card

Basic computer and keyboard skills

Ability to travel between job sites

Preferred

Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree in Orientation and Mobility from an accredited college or university

Company

Foundation for Blind Children

The Foundation for Blind Children was founded in 1952 by parents of blind children who wanted services for their blind children in Phoenix, instead of having to send them to the State Institution for the Blind in Tucson.

Founded in 1952