Orientation and Mobility Specialist Staffing Network

Job Summary

Orientation and Mobility Specialist – Direct Hire, Permanent, Full‑time in Syracuse, NY (Rehabilitation Department). Competitive salary based on experience with benefits. Salary ranges: $55,000‑$60,435 (base salary without certification) and $57,000‑$62,635 (base salary with certification). Reports to the Senior Manager of Rehabilitation Clinical Services. The role teaches safe and effective orientation and mobility skills for blind and visually impaired individuals to achieve their highest level of functioning.

• Teach orientation and mobility skills, including indoor mobility, cane skills, outdoor travel, self‑protective techniques and sighted guide, as well as body and environmental concepts and low‑vision related services.
• Conduct comprehensive orientation and mobility evaluations and assessments; develop and implement personalized lesson plans.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner and develop weekly schedules to meet hourly expectations with a cost‑effective approach.
• Consult, refer, and network with primary care givers, CBVH/VESID personnel, associated professionals, and staff; conduct community presentations and represent the department at meetings as assigned.
• Assist staff with the Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program, including Camp Abilities, and provide follow‑up with camper schools regarding adaptive physical education.
• Adapt to change and perform other duties as assigned while consistently achieving annual performance objectives.

Supervise Orientation and Mobility Assistants or interns as assigned, and oversee the provision of orientation and mobility services to vocational rehabilitation consumers.

• Master's or bachelor's degree in Orientation and Mobility Teaching from an accredited institution; AER certified or eligible for AER certification preferred.
• Experience in orientation and mobility instruction preferred.
• Must meet CBVH contractual personnel standards.

• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, communication, teamwork, creativity, problem‑solving, dexterity, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent teaching and listening skills; ability to present information clearly and respond to questions from consumers, professionals, and the public.
• Ability to give explicit visual cues according to the consumer’s visual status and develop consumer confidence.
• General computer knowledge helpful; knowledgeable in Grade 1 Braille, map development and reading, orthopedic prosthetic and cane techniques, adaptive equipment, and low‑vision aids.
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Extensive travel required. Instruction may occur in various settings, including consumer homes or schools, office, or the community.

Only qualified healthcare professionals accepted.