SKIL Resource Center of Kansas Seeks Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Job description
SKIL Resource Center of Kansas Seeks Orientation and Mobility Specialist
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Orientation & Mobility/Outreach Specialist (O&M Specialist) position is made possible through a contract with Kansas Rehabilitation Services (KRS). The O&M Specialist will complete the requirements to become certified as such by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals. Once certification is achieved the O&M Specialist will teach people who are blind or visually impaired the skills and concepts they need in order to travel independently and safely, in the home, classroom, at work, in the community and city. The O&M Specialist will also work with contracting partners to facilitate focus groups to gather data that will be used to develop an Independent Living Skills curriculum for people who are blind or visually impaired. The O&M Specialist will conduct outreach activities (including for Kan-SAIL). The O&M Specialist is responsible for advocating and delivering the core services of independent living including independent living skills training, peer counseling, information and referral services, individual and systems advocacy, and deinstitutionalization. The position requires knowledge and delivery of the five core services of independent living. The position also requires knowledge of disability issues, and the independent living philosophy. The Orientation & Mobility/Outreach Specialist will focus his/her work complimentary to the spirit and intent of the independent living philosophy.
The Orientation & Mobility/Outreach Specialist requires a five year commitment to the position.
Must possess an understanding of the Independent Living philosophy and have a Bachelor’s degree. Need to have essential personal experience with disabilities and a preferred background in human related services. Good communication and organizational skills and reliable transportation are a must. To apply, submit a resume to: Human Resource Dept., S.K.I.L. Resource Center, P.O. Box 957, Parsons, KS 67357. S.K.I.L. is an EOE. Qualified persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.
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