Orientation & Mobility Specialist/Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Senior (In-Training)

This position has been extended beyond the original job posting date. Contact Information: Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Rachel Vaughan via email jobs@des.wa.gov.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of customers' vocational rehabilitation needs
• Collaborate with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) to address issues and recommend solutions
• Provide information and referrals to community resources and facilitate informed choice in service selection
• Develop individualized training plans, coordinate assessment results with the team, and communicate training objectives and expectations to customers
• Arrange training, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed, testing and measuring customer competencies
• Serve as a regional and statewide resource, educating community partners and employers on adaptive tools and techniques
• Offer consultation, presentations, and technical assistance to community service providers for the application and use of adaptive tools and training
• Manage ongoing training requests and employee retention training, coordinating with Regional Area Managers
• Lead statewide process review and improvement efforts, while independently performing comprehensive low vision evaluations and coordinating recommendations to vocational rehabilitation customers and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in blind or vision rehabilitation, or closely related program in rehabilitation, special education, family and consumer science education, or adaptive technology
• Two (2) years of experience in social services or providing services to individuals who are blind, low vision or deaf blind will substitute for two (2) years of the required education
• A current Orientation and Mobility (COMS) certification, and a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in an accredited orientation and mobility program is required

• Benefits
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Social Security
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Additional Leave

Washington State Department of Services for the Blind is “working together with individuals who are Blind, Deaf-Blind or Low Vision so they can flourish in their homes, communities, and workplaces.” DSB's Vocational Rehabilitation program assists individuals with visual disabilities achieve gainful employment and economic vitality through integration into the nation’s workforce, while assisting businesses with accessibility training, consultation, recruitment, and retention of qualified employees.