Hi all, I hope you are enjoying your holiday season! Alphapointe is now hiring for an orientation & mobility/braille instructor. This position will primarily consist of teaching orientation & mobility in the adult rehabilitation center with the possibility of teaching braille to adults and O&M to children in the local school districts. I am currently working at Alphapointe as their O&M instructor and would love to answer any questions you may have. Please see the posting below for more information. *Job Summary: *The Orientation and Mobility Specialist/Braille Instructor prepares individuals who are blind/visually impaired to travel independently. The O&M Specialist/Braille Instructor will assist individuals to achieve maximum independence through instruction in safe, independent, and efficient travel in both familiar and unfamiliar environments. The O&M Specialist/Braille Instructor will provide evaluation/instruction on braille basics to adult rehabilitation clients. *Essential Functions:* The essential functions of the Orientation & Mobility Specialist position consist primarily of, but are not limited to, the following: - Plan lessons that focus on the transferability of skills to diverse environments - Serve on a multi-disciplinary team to determine client centered program plans and progress in the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program (CRS). - Provide orientation & mobility instruction to children, ages 3-21, in the school and community setting. - Provide basic braille instruction to adult clients within a training setting - Instruct students both one on one and in small groups - Stay current in the field by maintaining certification and continued education through conferences and workshops; as well as provide training to other professionals. - Promote a positive outlook of blindness and tools - Conduct orientation and mobility evaluations that focus on short- and long-term needs of the individual. - Formulate goals that directly align with the results of the evaluation and the client?s vocational goal. - Complete monthly reports that detail progress, strengths, and concerns. - Prepare detailed written recommendations for the equipment and/or services that are appropriate to the client's needs and program plan. - Support clients, family, and friends through the process of adjusting to vision loss. - Participate in outreach and serve as a resource to other community organizations. - Supervise and train Orientation & Mobility and blindness Rehabilitation interns. - Maintain list of community resources to make appropriate referrals as needed. - Perform other duties as assigned. *Education and Experience:* - Bachelor's Degree is required. Master's Degree is preferred. - NOMC or COMS Certification is required. - Experience working in a team environment. - Ability to travel independently between sites is preferred. *Knowledge and Skill Requirements* - Ability to demonstrate proficiency with nonvisual cane travel - In-depth knowledge of principles, methodologies, tools, techniques, and equipment used for providing O&M services to individuals who are blind/visually impaired. - Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations that are applicable. - Ability to work with students with additional disabilities and modify lessons when needed to ensure student success. - Knowledge of physical and psychosocial adjustments to the loss of vision. - Ability to accurately evaluate the O&M skill level of people who are blind/visually impaired. - Ability to accurately maintain case management files and case reporting. - Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, to meet the needs of the organization and individuals receiving services. - Ability to problem solve and utilize necessary resources. - Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and independent judgement. - Self-motivated; require minimal supervision. - Effective listening skills. - Ability to work in a team-oriented environment. - Ability to organize workflow, set priorities, and accomplish tasks in a timely manner. *Working Conditions:* - Considerable travel in community. - Work outdoors in all weather conditions. *Katy Olsen, MA NOMC* *Orientation & Mobility Specialist * [image: Image] 7501 Prospect Kansas City, MO 64132 Main (816) 421-5848 Direct (816) 237-2062 Cell (515) 783-4522 Fax (816) 237-2019 Visit us online at www.alphapointe.org, 100 S -- Katy Olsen, MA, NOMC, CTRS 515-783-4522 katyolsen24 at gmail.com