SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

· Evaluates the orientation and mobility needs of clients referred for services;

· Work in community, home and school settings dependent on client needs;

· Plans and implements individually designed program to teach orientation and mobility skills, develop self-confidence, and increase knowledge of frequently traveled areas, such as within the Lighthouse or in their home neighborhood, and on public transportation;

· Takes responsibility for the physical safety of persons receiving services when on orientation and mobility training;

· Teaches appropriate white cane techniques to persons receiving services as needed;

· Collaborates with teaching and consulting staff to maintain appropriate records and writes reports on persons receiving services;

· Provides funding source with assessments and progress notes;

· Serves as consultant to other agency staff regarding mobility concerns; orients new staff to sighted guide techniques, simulation of blindness, and an understanding of orientation and mobility;

· May supervise and assign routine duties to assistants, interns, and university students;

· Interprets and presents specific agency services to community and professional groups as appropriate;

· Tracks and documents hours of service accordingly submit time log to accounting;

· Meet monthly hours needed to ensure income stream into the program;

· Maintains an active interest and participates in the professional field at all levels; analyzes trends and innovations in the field and integrates into program, as appropriate;

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Our full-time positions offer the following benefits:

· 22 paid days off (vacation and holidays)

· Medical and dental insurance

· Short/long term disability

· Company matched 401(k) plan

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

Qualifications

· Master’s Degree in Orientation and Mobility required;

· ACVREP certification as an orientation and mobility specialist required;

· Additional certification as a Certified Low Vision Therapist helpful;

· Ability to work flexible hours to meet client needs, and willingness to travel within the Chicago metropolitan area required;

· Previous teaching experience preferred;

· Knowledge of sign language preferred;

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred;

· Individual must be flexible to successfully interact with a diverse population of staff and enrollees, self-directed, and able to exercise independent action and decision making;

· Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired is essential.

Address

1850 W Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, Il 60608