Help our clients reach life-changing mobility goals.

At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), you can use your valuable skills and have a powerful impact in helping clients achieve their independent mobility goals. As a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist at one of our beautiful campus locations in Boring, OR or San Rafael, CA, you will support new and existing clients in meeting O&M requirements for admission, provide direct O&M instruction to clients, and assist with administration of our O&M Immersion Program.

We have openings in San Rafael, California AND Boring, Oregon.

What you’ll do:

• Provide direct O&M instruction to clients, including foundational O&M skills, long cane assessments and instruction, functional low vision and hearing evaluations, assistive technology training relevant to independent travel, and advanced training in complex intersections and travel environments
• Assist with data collection and outcome measurements for the OMI Program and participate as a member of the review committee
• Assist with planning and organizing O&M seminars and provide education and training to O&M specialists
• Participate in Guide Dog Experience days and other outreach events
• Give professional presentations about O&M and guide dog mobility at conferences and conventions

What you’ll love:

• You will have direct impact on the success of the O&M Immersion Program and our mission.
• You’ll work with passionate people across GDB who are invested in each other and provide support.
• You can enjoy generous benefits including medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 403(b), generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and great wellness perks like yoga, circuit training, and an onsite gym.
• You can bring your dog to work!

Qualifications

• Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) required
• Experience working with a broad range of clients in residential and in-home settings preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and follow through and complete projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a diverse constituency where sensitivity and confidentiality are critical
• Telephone interviewing experience preferred
• Spanish bilingual, and/or bicultural expertise highly desirable
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Address

350 Los Ranchitos Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
USA