ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALIST - NewView Oklahoma : Job Details

NewView's Mission: We empower individuals who are blind or have low vision, maximizing their opportunities for independence through all stages of life.

NewView Values:

• Commitment to Empower
• Driven by Excellence
• Compassion is Key
• Leaders who Inspire

Position Summary: Responsible for providing orientation and mobility training and services to consumers.

Essential duties and responsibilities(3-5 core functions representing 80% of time spent):

• Provides individual client evaluation and instruction in all aspects of orientation and mobility at the client home, rehab office or other areas within the state of Oklahoma.
• Maintains service files of all orientation and mobility clients with pertinent information/documentation regarding services rendered, planning and client progress, and updates central file with said information.
• Maintains follow-up process for active and inactive clients in orientation and mobility.
• Provides public education on blindness issues and all aspects of NVO services.
• Maintains contact with other community and state direct services agencies.
• Assists in provision of social services as needed.
• Works as a team member with other professionals, staff, and volunteers.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Rehabilitation Director.
• Must wear all protective equipment required by department.
• Must follow all company policies and procedures including departmental safety policies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors Degree in Orientation and Mobility and ACVREP certified.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 2 years experience in Orientation and Mobility.
• Must have working knowledge of all aids and appliances commonly used in general mobility training of the blind and vision impaired.
• Must possess knowledge of electronic travel aids (ETAS).
• Basic computer database and word processing knowledge and experience.
• Must obtain a valid Oklahoma State Drivers license.

NewView Oklahoma is an Affirmative Action Employer - EOE/AA Minority/Female//Disabilities/Vets