[Rehab] Saavi Services for the Blind seeks Orientation and Mobility Instructor

[Amy Porterfield]

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We want you!
Saavi Services for the Blind is hiring Orientation and Mobility Instructors needed at our Tucson AZ Campus and our Phoenix, AZ Campus

Do you love sunshine, the outdoors, and a melting pot of culture and entertainment? Then Arizona is the place you want to be!  Living in the desert affords more than 300 days of sunshine per year, a rich cultural life, great outdoor activities, great food, and it's a haven for sports fans with teams representing all four major professional sports leagues. Moving to Arizona can easily prove to be one of the best decisions you've made in a long, long time.



Saavi has two training centers, one in Phoenix and one in Tucson with a satellite location in Yuma. Saavi uses nonvisual skills training for all ages based on high expectations in preparation for higher education, employment, and everyday living.



Our Vision: We believe in a world where blind individuals are equal contributors locally, nationally, and throughout the world, demonstrating it is not what you can see...it is what you can do.



What we offer:

Competitive Salary

Sign-on Bonus

Moving Allowance

Health Benefits for you and your family with shared costs by Saavi (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA)

401(k)

Training and opportunities to grow

Abundant time off including Holidays, Vacation, Sick and Personal Time

We strive for work/life balance



What you will do for us:

  *   Work along side a dynamic collaborative staff serving children, Teens, working Aged Adults, and Seniors.
  *   Evaluate the student's skill level and provide a proper cane recommendation based on their needs.
  *   Teach using Structured Discovery and NOMC-based approved methodologies
  *   Facilitate one-on-one and multi student environment lessons.
  *   Plan lessons geared towards transferability that students are able to take with them in their lives and future career goals
  *   Participate in outings where promotion of the cane is required.
  *   Provide direct instruction with travel and navigational applications.
  *   Teach the difference between different types of canes and promote a positive outlook of the usage of canes in the everyday life geared towards self-reliance and independence.
           *   Foster opportunities for confidence growth at all times
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Requirements

  *   NOMC, COMMS certification or equivalent
  *   Or have at least 5 years of experience in the field of teaching Orientation and Mobility
  *   Or willing to work towards their NOMC apprenticeship upon employment.
  *   Experience teaching students with secondary disabilities and adapt the curriculum based on their needs including working with PT's, OT's, and other specialists.
  *   Able to demonstrate proficiency with a cane under learning shades.
Please send your resume to mkurtz at saavi.us<mailto:mkurtz at saavi.us>  We want to hear from you!























Amy Porterfield

Chief Operations Officer
Saavi Services for the blind
520-795-1331 EXT 321
aporterfield at saavi.us<mailto:aporterfield at saavi.us>
www.saavi.us<http://www.saavi.us>

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