Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Position Summary: Organize, plan, and deliver orientation and mobility training for adults who are blind or visually impaired in community, work, campus, and home environments.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Assess individual orientation and mobility needs and develop customized training plans.
• Provide safe, individualized instruction across basic and advanced orientation and mobility skills.
• Adapt instruction to job, college, community, and home settings; ensure safety in all learning scenarios.
• Collaborate with staff, professionals, volunteers, and community resources on behalf of clients.
• Support community education through outreach and in-service training programs.
• Stay current on industry developments and best practices.
• Complete documentation and reporting requirements accurately.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Orientation and Mobility.
• Must be ACVREP certifiable (COMS) with intent to achieve certification within one year.
• Empathetic understanding of clients with discerning judgment.
• Creative, flexible approach to instruction and program design.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel as needed.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.