POSITION SUMMARY

• We are hiring in: Rehab, Education, and Community Departments
• Full and Part Time Positions Available
• Signing Bonus & Moving Cost Assistance (30+ Hours) for Rehab & Education Services
• Currently enrolled students in the Master’s Program for Orientation & Mobility are encouraged to apply. We would love to speak with you!

If you want to create positive change in the lives of people with visual impairments, you belong with us!

We seek compassionate, high-energy Orientation and Mobility Specialist(s) to provide instruction which integrates non-visual methods with low vision aids/techniques, conduct assessments, provide indoor/outdoor instruction, including the use of public transportation, produce written assessments, document client’s progress, and serve as liaison with referring agency representatives. May attend IEP meetings.

ABOUT US

Each year, the Carroll Center for the Blind helps nearly 1,300 blind or visually impaired children, adults and senior citizens gain the skills they need to live active and fulfilling lives. Our Newton campus houses our rehabilitation program, computer training classes, low vision store, and administrative offices. A large portion of our programs are services conducted in public schools, clients’ homes, and their communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessment and Evaluation: conduct orientation and mobility assessments that focus on immediate and long-term needs of the student at intervals designated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Assess, identify and document the strengths, needs and goals of the student.
• Consultation: Provides consultation and support services to all members of the team including parents, educators, specialty providers. Recommends adaptations to school/home buildings. Orders equipment needed for safe and effective travel.
• Instruction: Instructs in skills and concepts to enable them to travel as independently as possible based upon goals and objectives of the Individualized Education Program. Teaches students to travel safely, proficiency and confidence in familiar and unfamiliar environments. Ensure students’ safety during O&M lessons while fostering maximum independence. Prepares or uses equipment and materials appropriate to promote development of O&M skills

BENEFITS

We offer a generous benefits package to include health and dental coverage, vision, Flexible Spending Account, 3 weeks’ accrued vacation, personal day, accrued sick days, 12 holidays and a retirement program (403b) with up to a 4% employer match.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for this position, please follow the APPLY NOW button and email a cover letter and resume to hr@carroll.org. Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email hr@carroll.org and we will be happy to assist you.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Orientation and Mobility and ACVREP (COMS) certification, or eligibility for ACVREP certification required.
• 2 years of COMS experience required
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, attention to detail and oral/written skills required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office a plus
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license

Address

770 Centre St, Newton, MA 02458