Job Openings

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.https:

07/05/2023

Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to provide O&M training, education/consultation and technical assistance to people who are blind, DeafBlind, or blind with other disabilities, as well as education to employees and community members, and various departments throughout the Lighthouse and Base Supply Centers.

Responsibilities:

• Organize, plan and provide O & M evaluation and instruction to people who are blind, blind with other disabilities, or DeafBlind, including employees and community members
• Provide education/consultation and technical assistance to Lighthouse personnel and community members as appropriate, including all Lighthouse locations. Some travel with advance notice may be required.
• Work cooperatively with Accommodations, Operations, Safety, and Maintenance personnel to make recommendations for accommodations
• Work cooperatively with local transit authorities to provide consultation, input and expertise
• Work cooperatively to develop and maintain relationships with adaptive equipment vendors
• Assess basic low vision needs for employees and other participants
• Attend staff, program and department meetings as required
• Monitor and maintain stock of low vision and mobility related equipment for employee purchases and/or use.
• Coordinate with other O&Ms to ensure other Lighthouse sites such as JBLM and CMS have training and accommodation support or as needed (magnifiers, CCTVs, lighting recommendation, mobility instruction, cane tips, etc)
• Travel to other Base Supply Centers as requested, and/or find local resource to provide training.
• Participate and/or support ECS Department initiatives as needed (such as DeafBlind Retreat), and Lighthouse Strategic Plan initiatives
• Participate in development of program-wide goals and measurements
• Deliver services defined in grants and contracts
• Develop and maintain positive relationships in the O&M professional arena
• Maintain files, provide documentation, data collection, reports, and summaries as needed
• Develop annual budgets and work plans
• Maintain certification
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of accommodation resources
• Ability to problem solve effectively
• Ability to take initiative, function autonomously, and be dependable.
• Ability to produce high-quality written documents, including correspondence, reports, etc
• Comprehensive knowledge of PC applications, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, browser, and database software.
• Professional demeanor
• Demonstrated excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Willingness to work as a team member
• Mature judgment and sensitivity in interpersonal relations and among diverse groups
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• BA or MA in Orientation and Mobility required
• ACVREP certification required
• Three (3) + years experience providing Orientation and Mobility training and instruction preferred
• Dual competency in Orientation & Mobility and Rehabilitation Teaching preferred
• ASL 4 skills or above preferred
• Ability to work schedule as assigned.

Company benefits may include:

• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 17 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• Medical, Dental, and vision plans
• Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Leave for Service Animal Training
• Focus on Upward Mobility
• Inclusive and Supportive Team Environment

$53,183.00 - $79,775.00 Salary

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

E_mail: nhead@lhblind.org

Phone: 912-536-9332

Cert: COMS

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