ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALIST
Tulsa, OK 
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Posted 18 days ago
Job Description
Job Details
Job Location
Rehab Tulsa - Tulsa, OK
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
 
Description

NewView's Mission: We empower individuals who are blind or have low vision, maximizing their opportunities for independence through all stages of life.

NewView Values:

  • Commitment to Empower
  • Driven by Excellence
  • Compassion is Key
  • Leaders who Inspire

Position Summary: Responsible for providing orientation and mobility training and services to consumers.

Essential duties and responsibilities (3-5 core functions representing 80% of time spent):

  • Provides individual client evaluation and instruction in all aspects of orientation and mobility at the client home, rehab office or other areas within the state of Oklahoma.
  • Maintains service files of all orientation and mobility clients with pertinent information/documentation regarding services rendered, planning and client progress, and updates central file with said information.
  • Maintains follow-up process for active and inactive clients in orientation and mobility.
  • Provides public education on blindness issues and all aspects of NVO services.
  • Maintains contact with other community and state direct services agencies.
  • Assists in provision of social services as needed.
  • Works as a team member with other professionals, staff, and volunteers.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned by the Rehabilitation Director.
  • Must wear all protective equipment required by department.
  • Must follow all company policies and procedures including departmental safety policies.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Orientation and Mobility and ACVREP certified.

  • Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 2 years experience in Orientation and Mobility.
  • Must have working knowledge of all aids and appliances commonly used in general mobility training of the blind and vision impaired.
  • Must possess knowledge of electronic travel aids (ETAS).
  • Basic computer database and word processing knowledge and experience.
  • Must obtain a valid Oklahoma State Drivers license.

NewView Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action Employer - EOE/AA Minority/Female//Disabilities/Vets


NewView Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action Employer - EOE/MF/Disabilities/Vets

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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