Empowering Independence through Support Services
20 hours ago
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is committed to providing services for people with low vision or blindness.
We are seeking an experienced Orientation & Mobility specialist to provide O&M services to support individuals with vision impairment to develop, enhance and maintain independence in their desired activities of daily living.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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, including individuals of all ages and from culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Plan and conduct individualised, comprehensive O&M assessments, synthesize the findings in professionally written reports, and communicate results with clients, families and members of case teams, as appropriate.
- 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.
- Complete client program reports and relevant documentation as stated in departmental procedures.
- 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:
- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience.
- Ongoing professional development throughout your tenure.
- Employee Assistance Program counselling sessions.
- Two paid days per year to support your health and wellbeing.
- 15 weeks paid leave after qualification period.
- 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.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful and positive impact on society.
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