[rehab] Position Announcement - Mobility Specialist - Sikeston, MO

Wed Aug 7 18:53:15 UTC 2013

Good Afternoon,

Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is recruiting for a Mobility Specialist for the Blind.  The position is located in our Sikeston Office.  Please see the attachment or below for more information regarding the position.  If you have any questions please contact Naomi Soule at 314-933-7330.

Michael St.Julien
Assistant Deputy Director
Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
573-751-4989 (Office)
573-680-4074 (Cell)
573-751-4984 (Fax)
michael.a.stjulien at dss.mo.gov

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Mobility Specialist for the Blind
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind                                          Sikeston (Scott County)
August 7, 2013

Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is seeking applications for a Mobility Specialist for the Blind. This position will be based in the Sikeston Office located at 106 Arthur Street, Sikeston Missouri.

This is specialized and skilled work in providing adjustment services, orientation to surroundings and travel training to blind and visually impaired persons who receive services from the Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, Division of Family Services.  An employee in this class has responsibility for training blind and visually impaired persons so they will achieve the confidence and skills necessary to travel independently from one location to another in a safe, efficient and socially acceptable manner. Supervision is received from a District Supervisor, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind or other designated administrative superior.

JOB DUTIES:  Assesses blind and visually impaired persons, including those with multiple disabilities, to determine their understanding of spatial and directional concepts and their physical and emotional capability to participate in a planned sequential course of training in orientation and mobility. Provides orientation of blind and visually impaired persons to the surroundings in which they live and/or work.  Communicates to clients and other significant persons information regarding the physical, psychological, social, educational, economic and employment implications of blindness. Teaches blind and visually impaired persons the correct techniques for accessing various modes of public transportation (taxis, busses, trains, airplanes, etc.). Prepares and teaches the use of tactile, Braille and auditory maps. Teaches blind and visually impaired persons the effects of various weather conditions on the environment and how to travel in those conditions (i.e., the effect of wind, rain, or snow on traffic sounds; ice or silt on sidewalks). Assists clients in obtaining alternatives to cane travel (i.e., guide dogs, electronic aids and optical aids). Trains the client in the use of remaining vision, whenever applicable. Teaches cane techniques such as arc, rhythm step, shorelining, touch and slide, diagonal, methods of locating stationary landmarks or other points of reference; how to judge traffic and intersection patterns in both residential and business areas and how to negotiate curbs and uneven terrains.

Observes the posture, gait, body movements and other gross motor techniques of blind and visually impaired persons, assesses the specific implications for travel and teaches correct posture, gait, body movements and other gross motor techniques necessary for learning and using travel skills. Determines the appropriate type and length of cane for each client (when necessary cuts cane to desired length) and teaches client to determine when cane tips need to be changed and how to change them. Interprets state statutes related to services and legal rights of blind and visually impaired persons to clients, other consumers and the general public.

Qualifications:  (When applicable, equivalent substitution will be allowed for deficiencies in experience or education.) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with specialization in orientation and mobility, teaching the blind and visually impaired, rehabilitation teaching, special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy or closely related areas. (Specialization in other fields of study must be accompanied by a minimum of two years supervised experience in teaching blind and/or visually impaired persons).

SALARY RANGE:   $35,340.00 - $50,088.00

HOW TO APPLY:  Individuals who meet the required qualifications as specified above and are interested in this position must forward a completed Paper Application for Merit System Employment at http://oa.mo.gov/pers/howtoapply.htm and fax your paper application, a cover letter referencing this position and any applicable transcripts to Annette Summers, Personnel Analyst at (314) 877-2761 or  email to Annette.Summers at dss.mo.gov<mailto:Annette.Summers at dss.mo.gov>   If you are currently an Mobility Specialist for the Blind, in good standing (i.e., not on a corrective action plan or attendance plan), not on probation and seeking a transfer, fax a completed transfer/reemployment application http://www.oa.mo.gov/pers/TranreempApt.htm to Ms. Summers at the fax number listed above and to the Office of Administration at 573 - 526-5382. If you have questions regarding this position contact Naomi Soule at 314-933-7330.

RECRUITMENT AREA: Accepting application from all qualified applicants

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Applications will be subject to review prior to scheduling interviews.

                            DSS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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