ORIENTATION & MOBILITY SPECIALIST - 48007091 (BLIND SERVICES)

Requisition No: 834888 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: ORIENTATION & MOBILITY SPECIALIST - 48007091 (BLIND SERVICES)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48007091 

Salary:  $63,000.00 to $69,300.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2024 

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DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES
LOCATION:  DAYTONA BEACH (VOLUSIA COUNTY)

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY.

ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.

THIS IS A STATE OF FLORIDA CAREER SERVICE (CS) OPPORTUNITY

 

Job Description:

This position is located at the Career, Technology, & Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC) in Daytona Beach.  This position is responsible for developing policies, procedures, and techniques and is responsible for monitoring standards for the Orientation & Mobility program to provide proper rehabilitation therapy for statewide referrals.
 

Examples of Work:

• Provide direct instruction in techniques of Orientation & Mobility such as orientation to unfamiliar areas, pre-cane skills, concept development, use of the long cane, use of public transportation and route planning that meet individual needs, and skills and physical limitations of each student.
• Assist students in developing and/or improving the work characteristics and skills needed for competitive employment or to function independently in a home and/or work environment.
• Develop programs and curricula as needed to support the goal of employment. 

• Monitor and evaluate the plans and programs to assure the effectiveness of individualized training and to meet changing needs of the clients over-all objectives.
• Assess the referred client’s use of residual vision and impact of any secondary disabilities on performance.
• Develop lesson plans that reflect the daily objectives needed to meet the established goals.
• Work with clients to select a program in which mutually established goals are met.
• Maintain records of goals, participation and progress on each student, and relay this information as needed in written and/or oral reports or in staffings with the referring counselor from the area of the state where the client lives.
• Provide maintenance on equipment and order supplies; keep inventory in good repair and make purchases as necessary.
• Act as a liaison and provides assistance in all areas for overall program coordination.
• Attend workshops and conferences for professional growth; participate in public education as needed and serve as a resource person for staff, students and the public. 
• Assist with student facility/department needs as required; acquire new skills as needed to meet program changes.
• Recommend ancillary services such as audiology, low vision, and physical therapy that would enhance the student’s program.
• If requested will assist in training volunteers or supervising interns assigned to the Center.
• Performs other duties as requested.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Orientation and Mobility (O&M) or are eligible to become a Certified O&M instructor.  

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of professional experience in health, social, economic or rehabilitative programs.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Professional or nonprofessional experience as required above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

 

To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services:

• All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
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