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NABA

09/15/2023

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The Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA) is currently looking for a Orientation & Mobility Specialist to join our team. NABA is a not-for-profit located in Albany, NY serving those with visual impairments in more than 11 counties.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The O&M Specialist is responsible for providing evaluations and training in safe adaptive travel skills and ways to establish orientation to participants who are blind or visually impaired.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Evaluate the needs and observe and interpret capabilities of each participant for the purpose of establishing an orientation & mobility teaching plan, providing appropriate instruction using adaptive techniques and/or equipment to address and achieve the goals of this plan
  • Maintain and submit accurate and complete notes on each participant as required by agency administration and program contracts
  • Independently schedule lessons and coordinate programs in a timely and efficient manner in order to meet contractual and agency demands
  • Travel to participants’ work sites, homes, community settings, or educational facilities to provide training and evaluations
  • Perform additional projects as assigned by the Director of Community Services

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • ACVREP certified or eligible for certification with ACVREP; Masters required
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Own transportation (to and from appointments within agency’s service area)

E_mail: mzatlokowicz@naba-vision.org

Phone: 5184631211

Cert: COMS