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O&M Specialist
Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
Norfolk, VA
Duties: We are seeking a dynamic individual to provide orientation and mobility assessment and instruction to blind and visually impaired persons to enable them to maximize their ability to travel safely and independently in both familiar and unfamiliar environments. You will need thorough knowledge of orientation and mobility principles, psychosocial aspects of blindness, the rehabilitation process, and the education of students with visual impairments. Must possess the skill 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. Must have skill and ability to assess functional vision and instruct in the proper use of prescribed low vision aids. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with customers, co-workers, and other professionals.
Qualifications: You will need thorough knowledge of orientation and mobility principles, psychosocial aspects of blindness, the rehabilitation process, and the education of students with visual impairments. Must possess the skill 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. Must have skill and ability to assess functional vision and instruct in the proper use of prescribed low vision aids. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with customers, co-workers, and other professionals. The successful candidate MUST possess education and/or training in orientation and mobility and MUST be certified by ACVREP (COMS) or National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NOMC). Include college/university transcript and/or copy of applicable certification with application. Applications submitted without transcript/
certification will NOT receive further consideration.
Additional Information: Salary is negotiable above the minimum of the pay band based on qualifications and salary history. Comprehensive state benefits program. Visit our Career Center at www.vdbvi.org for more information. Prefer applicants who have experience working with visually impaired adults. Requires successful completion of fingerprinting and background check.
Applications submitted without transcript/certification will NOT receive further consideration. Salary is negotiable above the minimum of the pay band based on qualifications and salary history. Comprehensive state benefits program. Visit our Career Center at www.vdbvi.org for more information. Prefer applicants who have experience working with visually impaired adults. Requires successful completion of fingerprinting and background check. Applications submitted without transcript/certification will NOT receive further consideration. Include college/university transcript and/or copy of applicable certification with application.
Applications are required! The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired ONLY accepts fully completed online employment applications submitted directly from the Virginia Commonwealth Recruitment Management System, located at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/. Resumes may not be substituted for applications, and applications received by paper, email or fax will NOT be accepted. Don't have a computer? Internet access may be available to you through your local library, Virginia Employment Commission office, and in the Department of Human Resource Management's Career Center. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 804-726-1919 for assistance. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Closing Date: Until filled
For further information, contact:
Joann Robinson
DBVI/Human Resources
8004 Franklin Farms Drive
Richmond, VA 23329
Phone: 804-662-7175
E-mail: richard.sorey@dbvi.virginia.gov
