Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Commission for the Blind is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply!

Responsibilities of Orientation and Mobility Instructor:

The Orientation and Mobility Instructor will manage an assigned caseload to deliver O&M instruction to consumers who are preparing for employment or attending school. The instructor will also assist in the development of lesson plans and training plans, assessing consumers training needs.

• Work one on one to evaluate consumer needs through assessment and direct observation to establish an Orientation and Mobility teaching plan and provide all phases of Orientation and Mobility training tailored to the unique needs of each individual consumer.
• Observe and interpret capabilities of each consumer for purpose of completing his/her orientation and mobility teaching plan, providing appropriate instruction using adaptive techniques and/or equipment to address and achieve goals of this plan.
• Orient consumers to job sites, areas within their homes and communities and special routes
• Schedule lessons and coordinate programs in a timely manner in order to meet agency demands and in line with Vocational Goal on Individualized Plan for Employment.
• Maintain timely correspondence with consumers and submit accurate and complete notes on each consumer as required by agency administration in the AWARE system.
• Travel as needed off site to consumers\' work sites, homes or educational facilities to provide training and evaluations.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor\'s degree in a related field and experience in career counseling or related case management. Orientation and Mobility Certification required.

Additional Requirements:
Must have above average knowledge of state and Federal Vocational Rehabilitation laws and regulations. Must have excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumer, and community partners. Knowledge of objectives and values derived from instruction in rehabilitation.

Employee must possess good organizational skills and must be able to work with minimal amount of supervision. This person must be able to work as part of a team. A great deal of judgement is required in order to adequately assess the skill levels and needs of each consumer served.

Work involves travel 2-4 days per week and occasional overnight travel. May require evenings and weekend shifts. Occasionally ascends/descends stairs. Constantly positions self to provide orientation and mobility instruction to consumers. Frequently moves orientation and mobility equipment across campus for various training needs. Occasionally works outdoors.

Additional Comments

The Commission for the Blind offers great health and retirement benefits with the state, including up to 30 days of earned leave per year, 13 paid holidays, and a flexible work schedule for some positions. Employees at our Columbia Campus also enjoy using the fitness center, Bowling Alley, and Gymnasium. Professional growth opportunities include tuition assistance offered to eligible employees pursuing a degree or obtaining a specialized certification.

If you are planning to relocate to South Carolina, ask about our relocation expense reimbursement.

Eligible new hires from out-of-state may receive up to $5,000 in reimbursements for certain expenses, pursuant to Section 8-11-135 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

Are you new to South Carolina State Government? If so, you may be eligible for up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus. You must be hired for a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position and complete the 12-month probation to become eligible. Please contact us for more information.
Are you ready to make a positive impact on your community? Apply today!

The South Carolina Commission for the Blind provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, veteran status, genetic information, sex-including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, disability or any other protected category.

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