[acb-hsp] [Jobs] Vision Rehabilitation and/or O&M Instructor Duluth, Minnesota

[peter altschul]

Vision rehabilitation instructor and/or
orientation and mobility specialist
Posted August 31, 2012

Note:  Job descriptions and duties are subject to change and will 
depend on the skills and background of the selected candidate, as 
well as the needs and opportunities of the organization.  What is 
below reflects our best guess of how this position might be 
structured within our organization.

Location:  Duluth, Minnesota
Description:  The Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss is a small, 
progressive regional nonprofit organization with 12 current 
staff, offering both center-based and itinerant services to 
individuals of all ages.  Duluth is a beautiful, mid-sized city 
located on the shores of Lake Superior, featuring abundant arts 
and outdoor recreation opportunities.
We are seeking a qualified instructor for our vision 
rehabilitation services.  The ideal candidate would have joint 
certification in O&M and vision rehabilitation, but we will 
consider candidates with credentials in either area, as well as 
other qualified candidates who are willing to seek additional 
training and certification.
This candidate selected for this position will provide 
instruction to clients mainly at our center and within nearby 
communities.  This professional will likely also be involved in 
an innovative new pilot project, now being funded by the state, 
to serve seniors.  Ideally, the new staff person could teach in a 
number of areas, such as TDL, O&M, braille, and adaptive leisure, 
and also be able to assist customers in our low vision store.  
Some travel throughout the region will be required.
Qualifications:

*        Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred.

*        Bachelor's or masters' degree in O&M with O&M 
certification, or willingness to pursue O&M certification (at our 
expense), preferred.

*        Joint certification in O&M and vision rehabilitation 
would be ideal.

*        Varied experience working with transition-age youth, 
working-age adults and seniors is preferred.

*         Must have:  willingness/ability to travel occasionally 
around northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, to sit and stand for 
extended periods, to work in close contact with Lighthouse 
students, and to work around service dogs.

*        Must also have:  computer skills, writing skills, 
ability to work with basic data, flexibility to do a variety of 
work, and ability to work occasional weekend and evening hours.
Compensation:  Salary will be competitive and will depend on 
experience and qualifications.  We also offer generous benefits 
including health and life insurance, vacation and sick leave and 
retirement savings.
To apply:  Send resume, cover letter and references to 
mjunnila at lcfvl.org, or call Mary with questions 218-624-4828.