[rehab] SAAVI SEEKS O&M insturctor

[Amy Murillo]

Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired  ORIENTATION & MOBILITY INSTRUCTOR - TUCSON

Job Summary:  The Orientation & Mobility Instructor is responsible to teach individuals Orientation & Mobility skills with a white cane in a one-on-one or group setting; to promote a positive and progressive approach to independent travel for blind adults seeking employment within a comprehensive rehabilitation-training center.

Reports to:  Tucson Services Manager                    Site Manager:
Supervisory Position: No             Location:  Tucson
Job Type: Exempt            Job Code:

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

  *   Conduct experiential-based O&M assessment while maintaining compliance with Arizona State Rehabilitation Services Administration assessment reporting forms
  *   Develop short term and long term goals with student
  *   Facilitate one-on-one and small group orientation and mobility instruction with students that support travel goals
  *   Support students in gaining non-visual travel skills while providing resources and support with low-vision equipment or technique if appropriate
  *   Develop individualized requirements for successful completion of goals by setting high expectations and insuring student can independently demonstrate goals consistently
  *   Complete all required reporting requirements
  *   Support other blindness skill instruction and/or other duties as assigned

Skills and Knowledge:

  *   Possess NOMC or ACVREP certification
  *   Bachelor's or Master's degree in Orientation and Mobility
  *   Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
  *   Excellent writing and communication skills
  *   Strong relationship building skills and experience working in team settings

Conditions of Employment:

  *   Ability to pass a RSA background check
  *   Ability to obtain an approved DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card (Provided by SAAVI)
  *   Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification (Provided by SAAVI)
  *   Complete SAAVI orientation and training with introduction to blindness emersion activities, this occurs under sleep shade and is designed to teach competencies of non-visional techniques.  The duration of time is dependent upon employee's goal being accomplished.



Amy Murillo
SAAVI
Associate Director
P: (520) 795-1331 EXT 321
F:  (520) 795-1336
E-mail:  amurillo at saavi.us<mailto:amurillo at saavi.us>
www.saavi.us<http://www.saavi.us>

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