SENIOR ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALIST - 50397

About the role

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

Employees in this class are responsible for providing in-service training and guidance to Orientation and Mobility specialists in addition to independently 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 includes conducting research, providing in-service training, and guiding rehabilitation staff. Work is under general 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* four-year college or university in any major.
• Two years of experience providing orientation and mobility services to individuals with visual impairments.
• 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).

OR

• Master’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in Orientation and Mobility or a closely related field.
• One year of experience providing orientation and mobility services to individuals with visual impairments.

Note(s)

• Applicants with a degree in a closely related field must provide a copy of their transcript to the hiring agency.
• Applicants must submit proof of their certification status before they can be appointed.
• 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.

Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

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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