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Orientation and Mobility Instructor
Leader Dogs for the Blind
Rochester, MI
Duties: Under the direction of the Director of Technology and Low Vision Services, this position is responsible for the delivery of Orientation and Mobility services to Leader Dog consumers, employees, associated professionals and community. This position also actively participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing other assistive technology and mobility services to consumers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Participates in the development of department goals, objectives and systems. Evaluates effectiveness of services, recommends improvements and executes new approaches in a continuous cycle of quality improvement.
- Assesses consumer orientation and mobility levels, determines needs, recommends services and conducts training to meet needs. Assesses and recommends the consumer’s need for services of related professionals.
- Provides field services to O&M consumers in home, school and work environments. Provides education and awareness on Leader Dog services to the community.
- Provides assistive technology instructional services to consumers, including GPS and other adapted devices.
- Manages all case related documentation and correspondence in a timely manner. Maintains data on applicants, services rendered and post graduate activity. Responsible for monitoring follow-up and providing additional training as needed.
- Participates in the admission process and recommends students acceptance into the Leader Dog program.
- Takes leadership in the ongoing development and implementation of all O&M consumer and professional related services and training materials.
- Participates in the ongoing development and implementation of other consumer and professional related services and training materials.
- Actively recruits, develops and maintains relationships on behalf of Leader Dog with O&M and other related professionals.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and graduate of an AER recognized O&M curriculum required, Master’s degree preferred. Must have proper and current ACVREP certification. At least two years of professional experience in O&M strongly preferred.
Additional Information: Apply online www.leaderdog.org or email cover letter and resume to address below.
Closing Date: 06/01/2008
For further information, contact:
Danielle Conway or Karen Bracey
HR Managers
1039 S. Rochester Rd
Rochester , MI 48307
Phone: 248-651-9011
Fax: 866-462-4759
E-mail: humanresource@leaderdog.org