[Rehab] Rehab Job Oklahoma

[Andrews, David B (DEED)]

Department of Rehabilitation Services
Please Post
Job Announcement # 19-085.3
Position Title/Code/Level:                    Rehabilitation of the Blind Specialist, Level IV, K23D
                                                            (May be filled at a Level III, K23C)

Location:                                              VS 91 - Tulsa, OK
Number of Positions/PIN:                     (1) - Classified / 80500582


Monthly Salary Range:                         Minimum         Midpoint          Maximum
Level IV  (Pay Band M)                           $4,026.53  $4,835.89          $6,003.20
Level III  (Pay Band L)                            $3,551.20  $4,365.03        $5,414.63


Beginning Date:                                   Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Ending Date:                                     Until Filled

THIS IS A RE-ANNOUNCEMENT OF #19-085.2.  PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST RE-APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.

***This position is an Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Instructor for the Blind and Visually Impaired.


Basic Purpose: Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing complex professional work which involves working in partnership with individuals who are blind or severely visually impaired who may have multiple secondary disabilities in their homes, communities and work environments, by providing instruction in alternative techniques for independent living and by providing in-depth counseling to consumers and their families in addressing challenges created by their blindness.  Assistance is provided to consumers in obtaining information needed to make informed choices, which provides access to services that increase opportunities to live independently, increasing opportunities for employment. Assigned responsibilities include a comprehensive assessment of the consumers' current level of independence in daily living, communication, orientation and mobility (ability to travel safely in their environment), and job readiness skills, and developing a comprehensive rehabilitation/independent living plan.

Essential Functions: This position provides counseling and individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of being able to safely travel in their everyday environment and in dealing with problems created by their blindness; promotes confidence and the self-esteem of the individual customer including raising the awareness of the clients to the opportunities and options which mastery of Orientations and Mobility (O&M) skills can develop; provides assessment and instruction with their customers in navigating their home, community, school and work type environments, and shall cover topics such as proper cane travel techniques, and instruction to facilitate self-problem solving, sighted guide, and guide dog use, and strategies to address potentially dangerous situations; consults with other rehabilitation professionals throughout the vocational rehabilitation process to ensure high quality career and independent living outcomes for their customers; communication between the O&M instructor and the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor must be ongoing; must have a good working knowledge of specialized residential training centers in order to provide accurate information so their customers are able to make informed choices and decision in the event that concentrated, in-depth training in mastering blindness skills be called for; position is responsible for doing community outreach, educating outside entities about blindness, and the wide variety of possibilities for the success of people who are blind. Applicant must be willing to perform all job related travel.  Probationary period (or trial period if applicable) is required.

Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.

Education and Experience Requirements: Level II - requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level I plus two years of experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility. All applicants at this level must be eligible to sit for certification for either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board.  Level III - requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level II. All applicants at this level must be certified in either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board.



Preferred Qualifications: Prefer applicants with a Master's Degree in Orientation and Mobility, currently holding a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate (NOMC) and three years of experience in orientation and mobility.



Selective Qualifications: Application must include copy of transcript showing degree has been awarded and copy of any current certifications for either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) or Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) through the Academy of Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate (NOMC), or the National Certification in Literary Braille or Unified English Braille (NCLB or NCUEB) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board, OR must include documentation showing the applicant is eligible to sit for certification the COMS or NOMS.


Method of Application:  ALL SOURCES - Applicants, without previous classified state service, those that are in the unclassified status OR currently in probationary status, must apply through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line External Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/ok/).  Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in the classified service, or those having reinstatement rights must apply through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line Internal Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/OK/promo.asp).



For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Melissa Atkinson at
(405) 951-3468.

For inquiries on the application process or general application inquiries, please contact Applicant Services at (405) 521-2171.

      An Equal Opportunity Employer




















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Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
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