Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is seeking a full-time Orientation & Mobility Specialist to provide individualized training to our clients who are blind or visually impaired. The Orientation & Mobility instructor will teach clients to travel safely and independently.

Since 1900, CLB’s mission has been promoting independence for people who are blind or visually impaired. We provide a comprehensive range of programs and services for the nearly 180,000 people in Maryland, DC, and Virginia who are blind or visually impaired. We are seeking an experienced rehabilitation professional who shares our passion for providing services to our clients.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

Experience:

Minimum of three to five years of experience and certification as a practitioner in the field of blindness in one of the following areas:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Physical Activity and ADA Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to meet these demands:

Vaccination Requirement:

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind values the safety of its employees, and visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or you must request an exemption from the HR Department. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind.

EEO Statement:

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual Orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Washington, DC: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

Washington Metropolitan Area

Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to resumes@clb.org.

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