Orientation & Mobility Specialist (O&M)
The Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) is seeking an Orientation &
Mobility Specialist to provide individualized training to our clients who
are blind or visually impaired. The O&M instructor will teach clients to
travel safely and independently.
Since 1900, CLB's mission has been promoting independence for people who are
blind or visually impaired. We provide a comprehensive range of programs and
services for the nearly 180,000 people in Maryland, DC and Virginia who are
blind or visually impaired. We are seeking an experience rehabilitation
professional who shares our passion for providing services to our clients.
Education/Experience Requirements:
1. A degree in Orientation & Mobility or completion of
certificate program through an accredited university which meets the ACVREP
13 core domain areas.
2. COMS Certification through ACVREP.
3. NOMC (National Orientation and Mobility Certification)
certification is accepted.
4. Dual certification O&M and VRT or O&M and TVI preferred.
5. 1-3 years of experience in the field of blindness.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
1. Must be familiar with the blindness community and
professional resources, as well as standard concepts, practices, and
procedures within the vision rehabilitation field.
2. Excellent report writing and computer skills required.
3. Working experience with databases. All case notes and
reports are entered in our internal database system.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills with good judgment,
attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, and ability
to handle confidential material.
5. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
6. Knowledge of second language helpful but not required.
Please send resume with cover letter and salary requirement to
resumes(at)CLB.org. No phone calls or solicitation please.
Position will remain open until filled.
CLB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director,
Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness
Louisiana Tech University
600 Mayfield Ave / 210 Woodard Hall
PO Box 3158
Ruston LA 71272
Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259
ebell at latech.edu <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> www.pdrib.com
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From: Tracy Soforenko <tracy.soforenko at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 9:27 PM
To: ebell at latech.edu
Cc: 'Sandy Halverson' <sjh300 at outlook.com>
Subject: Columbia Lighthouse now supporting NOMC in O&M Roles
Hi Dr. Bell,
There are Northern Virginia residents who need O&M training and can't get it
from the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired due to a long
waiting list. Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind (CLB) can offer this
training but needs an O&M instructor. We want someone very capable and the
NOMC means that the instructor is well versed in structured discovery.
Based on our advocacy, the CLB has agreed to include NOMC Certification as
an option for the O&M instructor they are hiring. If I recall correctly,
this was a requirement before you would share this listing with others. I
have attached the announcement.
Tracy Soforenko
President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
202 285-4595
Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com <mailto:Tracy.soforenko at gmail.com>
www.nfb.org <http://www.nfb.org>
www.nfbv.org <http://www.nfbv.org>
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