Job Openings

ICOD/VISTAS

11/18/2024

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide O&M services to blind or visually impaired older Adults age 55+.
2. Maintain a caseload of all those seeking O&M services.
3. Conduct initial and on-going assessment of O&M consumers.
4. Assess consumers’ functioning in areas such as vision, orientation and mobility skills, social and emotional issues,  cognition, physical abilities, and personal goals.
5. Identify and discuss mobility/travel goals.
6. Teach consumers to travel safely, efficiently, and independently using a variety of O&M skills and techniques.
7. Teach appropriate cane skills/techniques including cane use with a guide, diagonal techniques, constant contact technique, and two-point touch technique.
8. Teach on the use of mobility devices and equipment, such as tactile maps, optical devices, pre-canes/adaptive mobility devices (AMDs), electronic travel aids (ETAs), GPS devices, and long canes for the development of O&M skills
9. Write reports and complete forms to document assessments, training, progress, goals, and follow-up outcomes.
10. Conduct presentations in the community, such as awareness and in-service training, to educate community and staff about Program services.
11. Other Duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

·       Bachelor Degree in Orientation & Mobility, Special Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related fiel

·       Minimum of one year experience working with blind and visually impaired individuals

·       Knowledge of eye diseases

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to work and communicate with professionals and Older consumers with a visual impairment and/or other disabilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.

E_mail: icodinc@gmail.com

Phone: 706-255-4390

Cert: COMS

  ACVREP Certification required (must be obtained within 90 days of hire, or completion of internship); certification must be kept active and in good standing. CLVT certification may be acceptable.