Job Openings

Bosma Enterprises

08/25/2021

Bosma Enterprises

Job Description

 Position Title:                       Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Status:                                   Exempt - LPE

Reports to:                            Manager of Rehabilitation Services

Overall Responsibility:

The Orientation and Mobility Specialist prepares individuals with visual impairments to travel independently.  The O & M Specialist will assist individuals to achieve maximum independence through instruction in safe, independent, and efficient travel in both familiar and unfamiliar environments.    

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master's Degree is required.   Certification by ACVREP or NOMCA is preferred.  Experience working in a team environment and ability to travel independently between sites is preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• In-depth knowledge of principles, methodologies, tools, techniques, and equipment used for providing O&M to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations that are applicable
• Knowledge of physical and psychosocial adjustments to the loss of vision
• Knowledge of low vision aids
• Ability to accurately evaluate the O&M skill level of people who are blind or visually impaired
• Ability to accurately maintain case management files and case reporting
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, to meet the needs of the organization and individuals receiving services
• Ability to problem solve and utilize necessary resources
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and independent judgment
• Self motivated; require minimal supervision
• Effective listening skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to organize work flow, set priorities, and accomplish tasks in a timely manner

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

 The essential functions of the Orientation and Mobility Specialist position consist primarily of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform orientation and mobility evaluations that focus on short and long term needs of the individual
• Design and implement a training program based on client-centered goals and evaluations
• Complete assessment reports that include the needs and strengths of the consumer and an estimate of the length and frequency of service necessary to meet identified needs
• Prepare daily logs and detailed written recommendations for equipment and/or services that are appropriate to the client’s needs and program plan
• Maintain adequate records and progress reports on each individual
• Provide consultation and support services to individuals, family and friends; provide outreach, information, training, and/or act as a resource to other community organizations
• Provide supervised training for Orientation & Mobility, Rehabilitation Teacher, and Rehabilitation Counselor interns
• Serve on a multi-disciplinary team to determine client independent program plans and progress in the Rehabilitation Center Program
• Maintains list of community resources to make appropriate referrals as needed
• Stays current in the field by maintaining certification and continued education through conferences and workshops; as well as provide training to other professionals
• Perform other duties as assigned.

E_mail: debbiek@bosma.org

Phone: (317) 684-0600

Cert: COMS

Please apply using the following URL

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