Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist

About Us

Travis Association for the Blind / Austin Lighthouse (TAB) a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door.

Today, Travis Association for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans.

Our Core Values guide us in everything we do : LIGHT : L eadership, I ntegrity, G rowth & Innovation, H eart, and T eamwork. TAB offers a variety of benefits to include : 403(b) r etirement p lan; h ealth insurance; d ental insurance; v ision insurance; e mployee assistance program; l ife insurance; p aid time off; p aid holidays; employee appreciation events; and more.

Job Summary

The Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist is responsible for the successful O&M training of all clients and employees while identifying and evaluating new O&M teaching opportunities or partnerships that will benefit clients or employees. Receiving referrals from TWC or local agencies, the O&M Specialist performs all duties relevant to client or employees accomplishing their O&M goals including but not limited to assessments, guidance, planning, training, documentation and overall case management and follow up.

Responsibilities

• Communicates regularly with case manager to understand and prepare for pipeline of potential clients
• Evaluates clients' needs for Orientation and Mobility training, developing a plan and schedule to ensure clients' stated goals are accomplished
• Identifying appropriate instructional strategies / methods; and developing training aids, manuals, and other materials as needed
• Partners with TAB ensuring yearly O&M / Safety evaluations for every BVI employee, conducting training as needed
• Maintains knowledge, education, and certification, staying current on industry specific training methods, content and low vision aids related to O&M
• Manages and documents all cases in client management system ensuring all records are complete and accurate
• Maintains frequent communication with O&M clients monitoring progress and commitment
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships. Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with staff and other company management members.
• Prepares program reports for manager as requested
• Provides O&M services in partnership with public relations type programs
• Identifies potentially beneficial partnerships in the community or profession
• Public speaking, press interviews, and tours as directed
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Supervisory Responsibility

Communication & Contacts Required

Decision Making / Judgment Required

Minimum Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to :

TRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

TAB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law.. In addition to federal law requirements, TAB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit :

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or reassigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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