Job description

Summary:

Future In Sight is looking for a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) to be part of our vision rehabilitation team, working one-on-one with individuals who are blind and visually impaired. The COMS will provide Orientation & Mobility (O&M) services, primarily to adults, in varied environments including homes, schools, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, and rural and urban communities throughout New Hampshire.

The ideal candidate will have sufficient experience, confidence, and skills to provide assessments and execute an individualized O&M service plan with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in a comprehensive approach of assessment and instruction which meets the diverse needs and abilities of each client and empowers them to achieve their immediate and lifelong goals.
• Teach independent travel, orientation, and related skills for safe mobility in the home, community, educational and vocational environments including, as appropriate, the use of low vision devices, adaptive equipment and other techniques.
• Apply guided exploration and a problem-solving approach that is customized to the goals and skills of each client.
• Teach methods and strategies including the use of non-visual techniques (auditory and tactual) and visual techniques including the optimization of reliable remaining vision with the goal of developing independence and self-confidence when traveling.
• Cooperates and consults with other vision rehabilitation professionals, family members, other parties, and agencies as appropriate, to implement and facilitate the service plan.
• Prepares, maintains, and submits accurate and timely records and reports as they relate to the provision of O&M services and planning.
• Provides consultations, public education and in-service training as required.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Orientation & Mobility from an Accredited College or University.
• ACVREP Certified
• Community based Orientation & Mobility experience preferred but not required

General Expectations:

• Be informed and passionate about the programs & services of Future In Sight
• Perform all duties in a professional manner
• Demonstrate excellent people skills
• Maintain positive relationships and demonstrate tact and sensitivity in dealing with clients, consumers, board members, volunteers, and vendors
• Uphold the mission of Future In Sight and its values as set forth in the agency’s Mission and Vision statements

Schedule:

Full or part time hours available, flexible schedule. Travel within the state required as services are provided in the homes of clients; office located at 25 Walker Street, Concord, NH with remote working arrangements available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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