O&M Specialist BVI; Previous not re
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Healthcare
Rehabilitation
Title: O&M Specialist - #BVI
00367 (Previous applicants need not reapply)
State Role
Title:
Trainer and Instructor II
Hiring Range: Anticipated starting salary $60,000 up to low $90,000s commensurate with experience.
Pay Band: NV 4
Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired
Location: Blind & Vision Impaired (NOVA)
Agency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Come step into a dynamic role as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist at the Blind and Vision Impaired. Join us in the exhilarating journey of transforming lives for a lifetime, where every step you take is a stride toward empowering individuals and shaping a brighter
, more independent future!
The Division of Services will provide a quality program of individualized rehabilitation services, educational consultation, technical assistance, and instruction that will empower eligible individuals to achieve their desired levels of independence consistent with their abilities and informed choices.
We are seeking a Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist to provide orientation and mobility assessment and instruction to individuals who are blind vision impaired and deaf blind to maximize the ability to travel independently and safely in both familiar and unfamiliar areas, thus reducing one of their greatest impediments to personal independence.
Special Assignment:
- Assist in training new and existing O&M staff in comprehensive case documentation:
- How to accurately document all consumer interactions, service delivery, progress notes, and training activities in the AWARE case management system in accordance with DBVI policies and federal guidelines.
- How to ensure all case records are thorough, timely, and compliant with documentation standards required by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) and DBVI procedures.
- How to Prepare Supporting Documentation (ie, justification for services and equipment requests).
- Stay Informed on Policy and Documentation Requirements
Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
The employee must possess the training in orientation and mobility and be certified by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (COMS) or National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NOMC) or meet eligibility requirements to sit for exam within 6 months of hire.
Knowledge:
- Demonstrated knowledge of orientation and mobility principles, adjustment to blindness concepts, the rehabilitation process, and the education of individuals with visual impairments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of functional implications of eye disorders.
Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated skills and ability to assess orientation and mobility needs and then to plan and carry out an individualized program of O&M instruction to meet those needs.
- Demonstrated skill and ability to assess individuals to identify proper use of both visual and non-visual techniques as appropriate.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with individuals, co-workers, and other professionals.
Additional Considerations:
N/A
Special Instructions:
- This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
- A fingerprint based criminal history check will be required of the finalist.
- The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Va. Code § 2.2 3114).
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitmentginia.gov for assistance.
Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.
Note:
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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