Job Openings

Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

03/23/2023

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of orientation and mobility principles; of adjustment to blindness concepts, the rehabilitation process, and the education of individuals with vision impairments; of functional implications of eye disorders.

Skills and ability to assess orientation and mobility needs and plan and carry out an individualized program of O&M instruction to meet those needs; to assess individuals to identify proper use of both visual and non-visual techniques.

Must possess the education and training in orientation and mobility and be certified by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (COMS) or National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NOMC) or meet eligibility requirements to sit for exam within 6 months of hire.

($10,000 Sign on Bonus)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with individuals who to blind, visually impaired, or deafblind.

Hiring Range: Salary range $47,476 - $87,831 ($10,000 Sign on Bonus)

E_mail: Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

Phone: Phone: 804-662-9101

Cert: Any Certification

Special Instructions: 

This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate. The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Va. Code § 2.2-3114).

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Orientation & Mobility Specialist (Sign on Bonus) - #BVI00127 - Staunton, Virginia, United States

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.