Empowering Lives: Orientation and Mobility Specialist
2 weeks ago
We are seeking an experienced Orientation & Mobility specialist to join our team in a Permanent full-time or part time basis, to provide O&M services to support individuals with vision impairment to develop, enhance and maintain independence in their desired activities of daily living.
As an Orientation & Mobility specialist, you will be responsible for responding to requests for information and support from people enquiring about services, establishing and maintaining effective communication and professional relationships with clients, families, colleagues and supervisors.
The successful candidate will have the ability to plan and conduct individualised, comprehensive O&M assessments, synthesise the findings in professionally written reports, and communicate results with clients, families and members of case teams, as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:- Plan effective, instructional, client-centred Orientation and Mobility programs.
- Train the client in orientation and mobility techniques across a range of environments (such as indoor, residential, outdoor, business).
- Monitor and evaluate a client's O&M skills to identify potentially dangerous situations and intervene as appropriate, to ensure client safety.
- Facilitate the development of independence and problem solving in the client, across a variety of travel situations, in familiar and unfamiliar environments.
- Competently and sensitively undertake programs with people who have additional disabilities (physical, cognitive, hearing, brain injury, development and multiple).
- Ensure the client's rights are upheld at all times, and provision of service complies with relevant ethical and professional standards.
- Tertiary qualification in Orientation & Mobility, and current completion of COMS.
- Ability to travel regularly by car and domestic flight for overnight stays.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with clients and others.
- Excellent time management and organisation skills with an ability to be flexible to adapt to varying workloads and caseload demands.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring that performance targets are met.
- Attention to detail and skills in analysis, planning and problem solving.
- Sound skills in utilising computer applications and modern technology.
- A current unrestricted drivers' licence and good driving records.
- A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills and experience.
- Ongoing professional development throughout your tenure.
- EAP - Get support when you need it with Employee Assistance Program counselling sessions.
- Me Days – Receive two paid days per year to support your health and wellbeing.
- Paid Parental Leave – take time to bond with your new child with 15 weeks paid leave after qualification period.
- The option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave each year.
- Employee benefits program and Reward and Recognition program.
- Support for your professional development including paid study leave and educational assistance.
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