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Position Vacancy: <b>Orientation and Mobility Specialist<br><br>
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Job Location: <b>Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth</b>, 912 W.
Broadway Avenue, Fort<br><br>
Worth, TX 76104 <br><br>
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<b><u>Basic Function</u>:<br><br>
</b>The Orientation and Mobility Specialist is responsible for the
organization, planning and instruction of orientation and mobility for
persons with vision loss to assist with increasing independence, safety
and achieving personal goals.<br><br>
<b><u>Principal Roles and Responsibilities</u>:<br><br>
</b>Provide skilled assessment to determine individual orientation and
mobility needs.<br><br>
Develop a program of instruction to address immediate/long term needs and
goals of a person with vision loss experiencing challenges with safe and
independent travel.<br><br>
Empower persons with vision loss with the development of skills and
knowledge to enable them to travel safely, independently and confidently
to the highest degree possible in familiar and unfamiliar
environments.<br><br>
Provide consultation, guidance, direction and support to family, friends
and others in the community as needed regarding accommodating a person
with vision loss.<br><br>
Make careful observations and maintain appropriate records for
documentation.<br><br>
Compile a monthly report reflecting people served, progress and services
provided.<br><br>
Participate in continuing professional education and development
activities such as reading literature, attending conferences and
colleague collaboration.<br><br>
Positively represent the Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth and the
interests of the blind community in local community events, boards,
committees, coalitions and peer support groups. <br><br>
Foster and maintain a network of positive working professional
relationships.<br><br>
Attend work on a predictable schedule and perform other duties as
assigned.<br><br>
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<b><u>Required Knowledge:<br><br>
</u></b>Knowledge of standard instructional methods, strategies and
assessment techniques.<br><br>
Knowledge of mobility aids including rigid, folding and adapted canes,
electronic travel aids, human and dog guides, optical and non-optical
devices.<br><br>
Knowledge of orientation techniques used by persons with vision
impairment including cues, landmarks, search patterns,
soliciting/declining assistance, analysis of intersections and traffic
patterns.<br><br>
Knowledge of proximal geography, guide dog schools, local modes of public
transportation, agencies and other organizations that serve persons with
vision loss.<br><br>
Knowledge of philosophy of orientation and mobility including ethics,
certification standards, empowerment and advocacy issues.<br><br>
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<b><u>Skill:<br><br>
</u></b>Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with persons
with vision loss, service providers, state agency personnel, advocacy
groups and others.<br><br>
Skill in communicating effectively with courtesy, tact, diplomacy and
discretion to individuals that may be difficult and/or exhibit a dynamic
range of emotions.<br><br>
Skill in the preparation of monthly written descriptive narrative reports
for billing using industry appropriate terminology with proper grammar
and punctuation. <br><br>
Skill in coordinating approaches to service delivery for persons with
vision loss. <br><br>
Skill in using personal computer and familiarity with Windows environment
and Microsoft Office.<br><br>
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Ability:<br><br>
</u></b>Ability to adapt teaching methods and tools to address individual
needs and abilities.<br><br>
Ability to demonstrate standards of ethical integrity, empathy and
sensitivity. <br><br>
Ability to encourage persons with vision loss to confidently overcome
obstacles.<br><br>
Ability to identify dimensions of dynamic problems and potential
solutions.<br><br>
Ability to multitask and prioritize while maintaining organization and
efficiency.<br><br>
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<b><u>Education/Certification</u>:<br><br>
</b>The Orientation and Mobility Specialist shall possess the formal
education equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree or higher in a rehabilitation
science discipline from an accredited college or university with an
established O&M training curriculum AND Certification by the Academy
for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Educational Professionals
(ACVREP) by the first anniversary of employment AND a minimum of one
semester devoted to an internship in a qualified school or agency under
competent supervision.<br><br>
<b><u>Transportation</u>:<br><br>
</b>The Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth does not provide a company
vehicle or pay for a personal driver for any position. <br><br>
<b><u>Office Hours:<br><br>
</u></b> 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday<br><br>
<b><u>Salary:<br><br>
</u></b>Salary range: $30,800.00 annually - $46,300.00 annually,
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Commiserate with experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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<b>Please email resume to <u>lhall@lighthousefw.org<br><br>
</u></b><i>The above statements describe the general nature and level of
work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the
position. Employees holding this position will be required to
perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably
accommodate individuals with a disability.<br><br>
Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth, a non-profit organization,
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<br><br>
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<br><br>
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<x-tab> </x-tab>David
Andrews and long white cane Harry.<br>
E-Mail: dandrews@visi.com or david.andrews@nfbnet.org<br>
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