Job Openings

CNIB

06/29/2017

Specialist Orientation and Mobility - Part Time, Permanent Grey and Bruce County, Ontario, Canada

Conducts assessments and documents the O&M needs and personal goals of individuals with vision loss Provides information and lessons in the use of electronic travel aids, provides support in assertiveness/advocacy skills to individuals as it relates to orientation and mobility, teaches sighted guide to family members, acts as a resources in matters related to accessible design,

CNIB CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest and most respected charities. For 99 years, the organization has been Canada’s primary source of support for people who are blind or partially sighted, providing crucial vision loss rehabilitation services to thousands of Canadians each day.

With a dedicated team of approximately 700 staff members and thousands of volunteers across the country, CNIB is proud to be there, every step of the way, for people who are blind or partially sighted and their families, from the crucial early childhood years through adulthood and into the autumn of life. We also work diligently to increase public understanding of vision health, and to advocate proudly for an inclusive society where no citizen is left behind, regardless of vision loss.

CNIB has ambitious goals for the future. Through our new strategic plan, CNIB is working to ensure that every Canadian who is blind or partially sighted has access to the full range of services they need to increase their independence and have more control over their own lives.

For more information, please visit www.cnib.ca or call 1-800-563-2642.

Date: June 21, 2017

Job Title: Specialist, Orientation & Mobility

Term: Part-Time, Permanent

Location: Grey and Bruce County, ON

Summary:

This position covers a broad range of duties and responsibilities including instructing individuals with vision loss on orientation and mobility travel skills and techniques.

Essential Duties entail (but not limited to):

Conducts assessments and documents the O&M needs and personal goals of individuals with vision loss.
With the individual, identifies and prioritizes goals and develops an orientation & mobility service plan.
Teaches concept development, spatial and sensory awareness, pre-cane skills, cane techniques, and travel skills.
Encourages and provides support in assertiveness/advocacy skills to individuals as it relates to orientation and mobility.
Provides information and lessons in the use of electronic travel aids
Provides tactile maps as required.
Teaches sighted guide to family members and others.
Acts as a resource person for information regarding guide dog schools. Provide skill development to prepare individuals to work with a guide dog. Works with guide dog schools as required.
Acts as a resource in matters related to accessible design and the built environment.
Maintains all case data and documentation consistent with CNIB Systems and Procedures.
Performs administrative duties including but not limited to service tracking, benchmarking, report writing, etc.

Qualifications: (Education, Training, Experience):

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Knowledge and experience working with individuals with vision loss.
Knowledgeable about disabilities and all life stages (children to seniors)
Well developed interpersonal and communications skills.
Decision-making and problem-solving ability.
Mature and professional attitude.
Self-directed, organized and detail oriented.
Demonstrated client centred approach and commitment.

Experience and Education:

Graduate of the Instructor for Blind and Visually Impaired Program (Mohawk College); or Diploma in Specialized Studies, O&M and Vision Rehabilitation (University of Montreal).
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
ACVREP Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) certification.
Good command of relevant computer applications.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Willingness to work flexible hours.
Travel will be required.

Closing Date for Applications: July 5, 2017

Please Send the Application To: Betty.Leeson@cnib.ca and quote the job title in the subject line

Please send cover letter and resume, and mention how you learned of this position.

CNIB strives to establish and maintain an inclusive work

E_mail: betty.leeson@vlrehab.ca

Phone: 1-800-563-2642

Cert: COMS