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Bosma Enterprises
08/25/2021
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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
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=20767&clientkey=2C078D843229B3B39EC9F3CBF6A7E857