Job Openings

Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired

04/23/2025

Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Inc.

Job Title: Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Reports To: Program Manager

Status: Full-time

Location: Florida: Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus  Counties-  Agency  and Community Based (main office at New Port Richey)

Website: www.LVIB.org

SUMMARY:

To provide orientation and mobility instruction to blind and visually impaired lighthouse clients, including pre-school, school age, teens, working and elder adults, via center, community, and in-home service delivery models.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess client needs through interviews and field evaluation of current capabilities.
• Establish training plans according to individualized client needs/goals and agency curriculum.
• Provide individualized and group training in the agency, in homes, or in community environment.
• Prepare and maintain all files and reports as required by agency policy.
• Stay current with new developments in the field.
• Recommend curriculum changes/additions as appropriate to assure continual improvement of the agency program.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCY:

• Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities

• Knowledge of the mission, objectives, policies, programs and procedures of the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind; and the principles and practices of non-profit organizations.

• Demonstration of ability to communicate with different groups
• Ability to execute multiple simultaneous projects

• Managing programs within a budget.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors in orientation and mobility from accredited school minimum. Paid Internship available with possibility of full time employment for those earning their degree and certification.
• Certified in orientation and mobility, or eligible for certification.
• Self-motivated, organized and able to work independently and with good judgment.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must be pleasant, positive and professional.
• Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

• Case management experience preferred
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background screening and drug test

LVIB is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required), Master’s preferred

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Orientation & Mobility Certification

Work Location: Multiple locations

Send resume to Becky Bennett at bbennett@lvib.org

Further inquiries can be directed to Becky at 727-815-0303

E_mail: bbennett@lvib.org

Phone: 727-815-0303

Cert: COMS

Will consider candidates ready for internship.