SUMMARY:

To provide orientation and mobility instruction to lighthouse clients, including pre-school, school age, teens, working and elder adults, via center, community, and in-home service delivery models.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess client needs through interviews and field evaluation of current capabilities.
• Establish training plans according to individualized client needs/goals and agency curriculum.
• Provide individualized and group training in the agency, in homes, or in community environment.
• Prepare and maintain all files and reports as required by agency policy.
• Stay current with new developments in the field.
• Recommend curriculum changes/additions as appropriate to assure continual improvement of the agency program. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCY:

• Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities
• Knowledge of the mission, objectives, policies, programs and procedures of the Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind; and the principles and practices of non-profit organizations.
• Demonstration of ability to communicate with different groups
• Ability to execute multiple simultaneous projects
• Managing programs within a budget.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors in Orientation and Mobility from accredited school minimum.  Paid Internship available with possibility of full time employment for those earning their degree and certification.

• Certified in orientation and mobility, or eligible for certification.
• Self-motivated, organized and able to work independently and with good judgment.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must be pleasant, positive and professional.
• Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Case management experience preferred.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background screening and drug test.

Address

9130 Ridge Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654