Orientation and Mobility Instructor Trainee
Job in
601 S High St, Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, 62220, USA
Listed on 2026-08-25
Listing for:
Illinois Department of Human Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-25
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
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Government
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 09/03/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: REHAB/MOBILITY INSTRUCTOR TRN (38167)
Skill Option: Orientation and Mobility Instructor
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/26) $5,328-$7,480/month ($63,936-$89,760/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: St. Clair
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Headquarter Location: 601 S High St, Belleville, Illinois, 62220
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Customer and Community Blind Services
Region 5
To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website:
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Position Overview
The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state’s lead division serving people with disabilities committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and racial justice. The mission of the Division is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living. This position instructs individuals who are Blind, Visually Impaired or Deaf Blind in orientation and mobility skills in the Bureau of Customer and Community Blind.
This position will receive formal and informal training not to exceed twelve (12) months to be able to provide instruction to Blind, Visually Impaired, or Deaf Blind customers in skills, methods, and techniques to independently travel safely and effectively in familiar and unfamiliar surroundings. Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity, equity, accessibility, and racial justice by contributing to an including working and learning environment.
The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with good communication skills.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Orientation and Mobility Instructor Trainee.
- Completes work assignments designed to develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills consistent with the provision of services to individuals who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Deaf Blind.
- Assumes increasing responsibility for customers assigned.
- Participates in staff meetings and formal trainings.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Two (2) years of professional experience providing instruction in orientation and mobility to persons who are blind, visually impaired, or Deaf Blind.
- Two (2) years of professional experience assessing individual needs and implementing a plan of services for individuals with disabilities to live independently and/or gain competitive employment.
- Two (2) years professional experience establishing trusting relationships and communicating clearly and effectively with customers, family members, coworkers, providers, and employers.
- Two (2) years of professional experience working with federal statutes related to rehabilitation programs such as the Rehabilitation Act and amendments, the Social Security Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Workforce Innovative Opportunities Act (WIOA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act, etc.
- Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing and remaining up to date on accessible techniques and adaptive technology to train individuals who are visually impaired, blind, and/or Deaf Blind.
- Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing, reading and writing braille.
Position Requirements
Masters,
1+ Years
work experience Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a master's degree in Orientation and Mobility from an accredited college or university. All qualifying candidates must have attained certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) within the time parameters of the Rehabilitation/Mobility Instructor Trainee Program.
Additional Information / Benefits
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www
2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www
2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Contact Information
Contact Name: Illinois Department of Human Services
Contact Phone: 7735192163
Preferred method of contact: Email with CV via Application Box below.
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