[Nfbc-info] FW: [Nfbsf] FW: O&M Instructor Job Announcement

[Michael Hingson]

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>
>Hello,
>
>Society for the Blind, located in Sacramento California, has been 
>providing individuals living with blindness or low vision training, 
>tools, and mentorship to achieve empowerment and independence for over 
>sixty years.  Our organization is currently seeking experienced, 
>qualified candidates for an open Orientation & Mobility Instructor 
>position.  A description of the job is provided below.  This position 
>is full-time (40 hours per week), and it includes a competitive 
>compensation and benefits package.  Interested applicants may email 
>cover letters and resumes to Shane Snyder, Director of Programs, at 
><mailto:ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org>ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org.
>The position will remain open until filled.  No phone calls, please.  
>Thank you for your interest!
>
>Job Title:                                             Orientation & 
>Mobility Instructor
>Classification:                   Non-Exempt/Full-Time
>Reports to:                                         Director of Programs
>
>General Description: The essential function of the job is to teach 
>students how to travel safely, efficiently, and independently in their 
>homes, workplaces, community, and beyond.
>
>Duties:
>Instruction:
>    * Instruct students in the proper use of the long, white cane  and 
>other mobility aids to travel safely, efficiently, and independently.
>    * Introduce students to and teach them in the use of non-visual  
>methods and strategies for orientation and mobility.
>    * Using the Structure Discovery Method, Provide real world  
>opportunities to practice and reinforce non-visual skills and  
>techniques for safe, efficient, and independent travel.
>    * Instruct students in how to safely, locate, detect, and  
>negotiate stairways including ascending/descending, fall  
>prevention/recovery, and checking for hazards.
>    * Conduct training in non-visual techniques for safely crossing  
>both controlled and uncontrolled intersections including strategies  
>for negotiating high traffic roadways.
>    * Teach students how to safely and effectively utilize public  
>transportation, including:  route and trip planning; locating  transit 
>stops and transportation hubs; and boarding/exiting busses,  trains, 
>airplanes and other vehicles. Instruct students in how to  safely and 
>effectively negotiate escalators, elevators, revolving  doors, and 
>other challenges encountered when traveling.
>    * Teach students how to locate, use, and navigate safely and  
>efficiently busy public facilities such as shopping malls,  stadiums, 
>airports, hospitals, college campuses, etc.
>    * Create tactile and auditory maps and instruct students in  their 
>proper use.
>    * Evaluate students' functional, physical and mental  capabilities, 
>as related to mobility and orientation.
>    * Determine individual students' need for physical conditioning.
>    * Stay current in areas of responsibility.
>    * Address and conduct workshops for interested groups as requested.
>
>Documentation
>1.       Maintain thorough, complete and timely ongoing weekly and 
>monthly record    keeping of client services; including, but not 
>limited to case notes, lesson notes, evaluations, progress reports, and 
>correspondence.
>2.       Documents immediately and thoroughly any student falls or 
>other accidents that occur during training.
>
>Team Building and Networking
>    * Present client issues to supervisor and contribute to ongoing  
>problem solving of such issues while maintaining appropriate
confidentiality.
>    * Consult with other professionals, family members or other  
>appropriate parties regarding the progress and problems of the students.
>    * Participate in individual case conferences and confer  regularly 
>with program staff on multi-disciplinary service team  concerning 
>client's program and adjustment to blindness or vision loss.
>    * Maintain positive and professional relations with counselors  of 
>Department of Rehabilitation and other agencies as well as  Society 
>students, staff, and volunteers.
>    * Coordinate effective client service with third-party  counselors, 
>such as Department of Rehabilitation.
>
>Other Duties:
>    * Attend all staff and department meetings
>    * Adhere to all Society policies and procedures
>    * Obtain training to enhance job requirements
>    * Other duties as required
>
>Qualifications:
>    * A minimum of two years working experience.
>    * Master's Degree in Orientation & Mobility or related field.
>    * COMS or NOMC certification in O&M instruction.
>    * Ability to stand and walk for at least seven hours per day
>    * Sufficient stamina to walk distances of up to two miles at a time
>    * Ability to safely descend stairs backward and ahead of  students 
>to lend any necessary support and to help prevent falls.
>    * Sufficient strength to support the weight of adult students in  
>case of stumbling or falling.
>    * Proficiency in English grammar, usage, and mechanics
>    * Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
>    * Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office -  
>Word, Excel, Outlook & Internet Explorer.
>
>
>
>
>Shane Snyder
>Director of Programs
>Society for the Blind
>1238 S Street
>Sacramento, CA 95811
>Direct Line: (916) 889-7588
>SFTB Main Phone: (916) 452-8271
>Fax: (916) 492-283
>Email: 
><mailto:ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org>ssnyder at societyfortheblind.org
>Website: societyfortheblind.org
>
>Our mission is to empower individuals who are blind or have low vision 
>to live productively and independently by building confidence through 
>training, tools, and mentorship.
>

         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org
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