ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALIST - 50396

About the role

This is entry level professional work in the field of rehabilitation and instruction of persons who are blind or visually impaired.

Employees in this class are responsible for developing and implementing plans of instruction in orientation and mobility and adjustment counseling for persons of all ages who are visually disabled. Work at this level involves making client contacts; evaluating clients' needs for services; providing instruction in skills needed to travel indoors or outdoors; and referring clients for additional rehabilitation services. Work is performed under direct supervision of a unit supervisor and is reviewed for conformance to regulations and departmental standards and policies through regular reports and conferences.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* college or university in Orientation and Mobility or a closely related field and eligible to sit for the examination in Orientation and Mobility by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certification Board (NOMC). A copy of certification or statement of eligibility from ACVREP or NOMC must be included with the application. Applicants may apply for this position during their last semester of college; however, applicants will be required to submit documentation verifying completion of the Bachelor’s Degree to the hiring agency prior to beginning work.

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• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* college or university in any major and certified in Orientation and Mobility by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certification Board (NOMC). A copy of certification from ACVREP or NOCM must be included with the application.

Note(s)

• This position requires extensive local travel in a personal automobile.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

This job is open to all applicants.

An evaluation of Training and Experience as provided on the application will comprise 100% of the final score.

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Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

Application must be received by 5:00 pm on the application deadline date shown above.

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