Job Description

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.

Orientation and Mobility Instructor

$750 Sign-On Bonus (Restrictions Apply).

Summary

The Orientation and Mobility Instructor will be responsible for all phases of mobility training for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. In addition, the Orientation and Mobility Instructor will provide information and referrals to individuals who are visually impaired in the community as well as related service agencies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises and conducts all mobility training and instruction to individuals who are visually impaired utilizing the appropriate techniques and travel experiences required.
• Develops an information and referral system for use by individuals who are visually impaired in the community.
• Maintains a close working relationship with referral sources to ensure that the needs of persons referred to the facility are met.
• Generates written reports for mobility assessments and training with emphasis on recommendations and the use of low vision devices, aids and appliances.
• Maintains all necessary documentation required by the Agency, CARF, and other regulatory and funding organizations.
• Attend trainings and/or seminars and report CEU’s as required by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) to maintain certification.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited university offering orientation and mobility training.
• One to two years’ experience in mobility training and functional low vision assessment is preferred.
• Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation, low vision assessment, and orientation and mobility techniques is required.

Qualifications

Must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider.

Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.

This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

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