[nabs-l] FW: O&M Instructor Job Announcement
David Andrews
dandrews at visi.com
Thu Feb 26 10:12:18 UTC 2015
>
>Hello,
>
>Society for the Blind, located in Sacramento California, has been
>providing individuals living with blindness or low vision training,
>tools, and mentorship to achieve empowerment and independence for
>over sixty years. Our organization is currently seeking
>experienced, qualified candidates for an open Orientation & Mobility
>Instructor position. A description of the job is provided
>below. This position is full-time (40 hours per week), and it
>includes a competitive compensation and benefits
>package. Interested applicants may email cover letters and resumes
>to Shane Snyder, Director of Programs, at
><mailto:ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org>ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org.
>The position will remain open until filled. No phone calls,
>please. Thank you for your interest!
>
>Job Title: Orientation &
>Mobility Instructor
>Classification: Non-Exempt/Full-Time
>Reports to: Director of Programs
>
>General Description: The essential function of the job is to teach
>students how to travel safely, efficiently, and independently in
>their homes, workplaces, community, and beyond.
>
>Duties:
>Instruction:
> * Instruct students in the proper use of the long, white cane
> and other mobility aids to travel safely, efficiently, and independently.
> * Introduce students to and teach them in the use of non-visual
> methods and strategies for orientation and mobility.
> * Using the Structure Discovery Method, Provide real world
> opportunities to practice and reinforce non-visual skills and
> techniques for safe, efficient, and independent travel.
> * Instruct students in how to safely, locate, detect, and
> negotiate stairways including ascending/descending, fall
> prevention/recovery, and checking for hazards.
> * Conduct training in non-visual techniques for safely crossing
> both controlled and uncontrolled intersections including strategies
> for negotiating high traffic roadways.
> * Teach students how to safely and effectively utilize public
> transportation, including: route and trip planning; locating
> transit stops and transportation hubs; and boarding/exiting busses,
> trains, airplanes and other vehicles. Instruct students in how to
> safely and effectively negotiate escalators, elevators, revolving
> doors, and other challenges encountered when traveling.
> * Teach students how to locate, use, and navigate safely and
> efficiently busy public facilities such as shopping malls,
> stadiums, airports, hospitals, college campuses, etc.
> * Create tactile and auditory maps and instruct students in
> their proper use.
> * Evaluate students' functional, physical and mental
> capabilities, as related to mobility and orientation.
> * Determine individual students' need for physical conditioning.
> * Stay current in areas of responsibility.
> * Address and conduct workshops for interested groups as requested.
>
>Documentation
>1. Maintain thorough, complete and timely ongoing weekly and
>monthly record keeping of client services; including, but not
>limited to case notes, lesson notes, evaluations, progress reports,
>and correspondence.
>2. Documents immediately and thoroughly any student falls or
>other accidents that occur during training.
>
>Team Building and Networking
> * Present client issues to supervisor and contribute to ongoing
> problem solving of such issues while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
> * Consult with other professionals, family members or other
> appropriate parties regarding the progress and problems of the students.
> * Participate in individual case conferences and confer
> regularly with program staff on multi-disciplinary service team
> concerning client's program and adjustment to blindness or vision loss.
> * Maintain positive and professional relations with counselors
> of Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies as well as
> Society students, staff, and volunteers.
> * Coordinate effective client service with third-party
> counselors, such as Department of Rehabilitation.
>
>Other Duties:
> * Attend all staff and department meetings
> * Adhere to all Society policies and procedures
> * Obtain training to enhance job requirements
> * Other duties as required
>
>Qualifications:
> * A minimum of two years working experience.
> * Master's Degree in Orientation & Mobility or related field.
> * COMS or NOMC certification in O&M instruction.
> * Ability to stand and walk for at least seven hours per day
> * Sufficient stamina to walk distances of up to two miles at a time
> * Ability to safely descend stairs backward and ahead of
> students to lend any necessary support and to help prevent falls.
> * Sufficient strength to support the weight of adult students in
> case of stumbling or falling.
> * Proficiency in English grammar, usage, and mechanics
> * Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
> * Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office -
> Word, Excel, Outlook & Internet Explorer.
>
>
>
>
>Shane Snyder
>Director of Programs
>Society for the Blind
>1238 S Street
>Sacramento, CA 95811
>Direct Line: (916) 889-7588
>SFTB Main Phone: (916) 452-8271
>Fax: (916) 492-283
>Email: <mailto:ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org>ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org
>Website: societyfortheblind.org
>
>Our mission is to empower individuals who are blind or have low
>vision to live productively and independently by building confidence
>through training, tools, and mentorship.
>
David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
E-Mail: dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org
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