Orientation And Mobility Instructor As Part Of Low Vision Team

Job Description

Vacancy- Orientation and Mobility Instructor as part of Low Vision Team

Salary Scale: €42,715-59,971, based on experience

Annual Leave: 30 days

Location: On site Drumcondra Campus, 5 days a week

Summary:

To empower children with visual impairment to move safely, confidently, and independently in their environments (home, school, community). The Orientation & Mobility Instructor will provide assessment, direct instruction, consultation, and support, tailoring services across the developmental spectrum from infancy through young adulthood.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment & Planning

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of orientation and mobility needs & capabilities for children on campus and additionally as part of our national remit.

Instruction & Intervention

• Teach orientation and mobility skills appropriate to age & developmental stage, e.g. spatial/environmental concepts, body awareness, travel cognition, low-vision efficiency, cane skills, pre-cane skills, etc.
• Provide instruction in both familiar and unfamiliar environments: indoors, in school settings, community settings, outdoors.
• Train in the use of adaptive mobility devices and travel aids (e.g. long cane, human guide techniques, tactile maps, GPS / technology aids).
• Teach safe street crossing, public transportation use, environmental awareness, handling steps, curbs, obstacles, etc.

Collaboration & Consultation

• Work closely with the Low Vision Team and wider Clinical team in ChildVision.
• Collaborate with families / caregivers to reinforce mobility skills outside of direct sessions.
• Advise schools, local authorities, community organisations on environmental modifications, accessibility, safe routes, etc.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of sessions, assessment findings, progress toward goals using ChildVision’s CRM system
• Review and revise plans as needed.
• Provide monthly KPI data

Professional Development & Advocacy

• Stay up-to-date with the latest best practices, research, technological aids, etc.
• Advocate for greater accessibility, safety, and inclusion in community environments (e.g. transport, built environment).

Other Duties

• Travel to various locations (home, school, community).
• May supervise assistants, volunteers, or interns.
• Provide trainings / workshops to parents, school staff, sighted peers as needed.

Essential

• 3rd level Qualification in health, education or social care sectors.
• Experience working with children with disabilities
• Fluent English-verbal and written

Desirable

· Fully qualified Orientation and Mobility Instructor

· Experience working with children with a visual impairment

· Engaged in additional study specific to visual impairment

NB: Garda vetting and full reference checks will apply in respect of successful candidates. A police clearance may also be required from any jurisdiction where the candidate has lived abroad for any period greater than 6 months.

Documentation supplied will be retained in accordance with GDPR legislation

ChildVision is an equal opportunities employer