[Job-Listings] Orientation and Mobility Specialist: Hatlen Center. San Pablo, Northern California

Thu Jan 25 16:03:14 UTC 2024

Wayfinder Family Services

Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Job Location
Hatlen Center - San Pablo, CA
We offer a sign-on bonus of $5,000 (Paid in two installments).
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=135222&clientkey=963A284D4F98B3176FF9C913717EDA1D&jpt=482dec12fb46b302ee27fb134cbd90bf

Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$65,000.00 - $80,740.00 Salary/year
Job Shift
Day/AM

Qualifications

?  Master's degree from an accredited college or university required in Orientation and Mobility, Special Education or related field.

?  Within one year of hire obtain certification through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (CEU opportunities provided)

Role Summary:

Orientation and Mobility Instructors will organize, plan, and implement orientation and mobility curriculum and lessons for adults who are blind and visually impaired.  The Hatlen Center for the Blind teaches clients the skills they need to successfully live independently, pursue college and/or employment goals, and develop self-advocacy skills and confidence.  In the Hatlen Center model, instructors benefit from meeting their clients at the residential site and initiating all lessons into the community from our centralized location (no itinerant office locations).  All clients are 18+ years of age and live at the Casa Ensenada Apartments for an average of 12 months, enabling instructors to teach clients real-life scenarios in their actual community-based living environment. All staff participate in case management for a portion of the clients, and collaborate weekly regarding client progress during team meetings with additional Hatlen Center instructors who specialize in teaching assistive technology, personal financial literacy, Braille, and independent living skills.

?  Assesses each client's orientation and mobility skills and develops an Individual Service Plan (ISP) to develop goals in collaboration with the client to address their orientation and mobility needs.

?  Develops and carries out a program of individualized instruction that may include pre-cane skills, cane skills, indoor travel, route-planning, street crossings, travel in light-business and business districts, use of public transportation, and use of vision and travel aids such as GPS and monocular telescopes.

?  Makes careful observations and evaluations concerning client progress and maintains lesson notes.  Prepares monthly progress summaries for Measurable Outcome documentation.

?  Collaborates and consults with other staff members and community partners on behalf of the client. Acts as an integral member of the rehabilitation team coordinating orientation and mobility skills training with other client services.

Jason Esterhuizen  |  Employment Specialist

T:  (323) 295-4555 Ext 251
M:  (310) 981-7407
F:  (310) 321-3485
E:  jesterhuizen at wayfinderfamily.org

www.WayfinderFamily.org

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