Orientation & Mobility Specialist - Rochester, NY
Association for the Blind-Goodwill Industries of Rochester
Posted: 10/5/2009
Job Type: Professional
Rochester, NY
Expiration Date:10/5/2010
SUMMARY: ABVI-Goodwill is currently seeking a consumer focused, professional, and flexible person for our Orientation and Mobility Instructor role. The Orientation and Mobility Instructor provides direct, hands on orientation and mobility services in both the community and agency settings. Assesses needs and teaches necessary skills, which enables consumers to function independently within their environments. Specific Responsibilities: Works with other Rehabilitation Services staff to maximize the consumer's independent functioning and adjustment to visual impairment. Evaluates consumer's conceptual development and functional skills in the visual, auditory, tactile, balance and kinesthetic senses: Uses assessments to develop an individual rehabilitation plan acceptable to the consumer and the sponsor. Enlists the consumer's cooperation to carry out all aspects of the individual rehabilitation plan. Maintains proper documentation to comply with contract requirements and agency procedures: Prepares and submits all reports in a professional and timely manner. Fosters effective and professional communications within ABVI Goodwill, as well as in the community: Makes community presentations and represents the agency at meetings as approved and directed by the Clinical Manager; Participates in agency meetings as assigned by the Clinical Manager; and Relates to consumers in a manner that acknowledges the value and dignity of each individual. Qualifications: Bachelors or Master's Degree in Orientation and Mobility; Minimum of two years' related experience, certification preferred; Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required; Pleasant demeanor and strong interpersonal skills required as the position interacts with a wide variety of people inside and outside of the agency; Able to adapt interpersonal style to work with a diverse audience and ability to understand and embrace cultural diversity; Must show flexibility and responsiveness to the ever-changing conditions of a dynamic work environment. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in an effective manner is required; Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel and Access); and Reliable transportation required as contracts service several counties within the Finger Lakes region. APPLY NOW via our Online System at https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=31209 Equal Opportunity Employer & Voluntary Self-Identification: ABVI-Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, marital status, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ABVI-Goodwill complies with all relevant governmental regulations and affirmative action responsibilities. In order to assist us with record keeping, reporting and other legal requirements we offer you the opportunity to complete the following self-identification questions in the next section. Submission of this information is completely voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or terms or conditions of employment if you are hired. Note: The Voluntary Self Identification questions will display in the first two questions in the next section of our electronic application.
Contact Name: Human Resources
Contact Phone
(585) 232-1111
Contact Fax
(585) 232-5387
Contact E-mail Address: ABVIJOBS@abvi-goodwill.com
Job URL: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=31209