Independent Living Specialist

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeMobility Full time $104,200 - $139,900

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Orientation & Mobility specialist to join our team in Dubbo. The successful candidate will provide O&M services to support individuals with vision impairment to develop, enhance and maintain independence in their daily living activities.

Our mission is to create opportunities, champion the rights of people with low vision or blindness, and build communities who share our mindset and ambition for accessibility and inclusivity.

As an Orientation & Mobility specialist, you will:

  • Respond to requests for information and support from people enquiring about services.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with clients, families, colleagues and supervisors.
  • 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.
  • Train clients in orientation and mobility techniques across a range of environments.
  • Monitor and evaluate client 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 clients, across a variety of travel situations, in familiar and unfamiliar environments.
  • Competently and sensitively undertake programs with people who have additional disabilities.
  • Ensure client rights are upheld at all times, and provision of service complies with relevant ethical and professional standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check and an NDIS Worker check.

Benefits

  • A rewarding career working with individuals who require assistance with daily living activities.

Others

Please note that we do not disclose any company budget or sensitive information in this job description.

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