Texas Workforce Commission
Government
OrientationandMobilityInstructor
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“Orientation and Mobility Instructor at Texas Workforce Commission. Skills: Orientation and Mobility instruction, independent living skills, travel skills, adaptive aids and devices. Performs instructional or training work in Vocational Rehabilitation field offices. Plans, organizes, and conducts educational and training programs for blind or visually impaired students. Provides instruction in self-help, self-care, and vocational skills to assist customers in attaining independent living and voca”
What You'll Achieve.
Assist customers in attaining their optimum levels of independent living and vocational goals.
Industry & Context.
Must be willing and able to participate in an extended blindfold-immersion training program. Flexible working hours. Requires up to 75% travel within Texas. Ability to lift/carry 10 pounds.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Orientation and Mobility OR Certification by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education (with COMS) OR Certification by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (with NOMC).
Nice to Have
Certification by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education (with COMS) OR Certification by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (with NOMC).
What You'll Do.
Performs instructional or training work in Vocational Rehabilitation field offices.
Plans, organizes, and conducts educational and training programs for blind or visually impaired students.
Provides instruction in self-help, self-care, and vocational skills to assist customers in attaining independent living and vocational goals.
Delivers training in non-visual and alternative techniques.
May deliver, install, and troubleshoot adaptive aids and devices.
May supervise work, evaluate training needs, and develop training recommendations.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assists in providing or provides consultative services and technical assistance with other team members in evaluating and developing the customers’ individual rehabilitation plan.
Communication Scope
communication skills
Full Job Description
For Texas to be GREAT, we need the best and brightest talent like you! The public vocational rehabilitation (VR) program administered through the Texas Workforce Commission helps people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment. MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP PEOPLE WITH VR According to the Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was 12.6% in 2020. This jobless rate continues to be much higher than the rate for those without disabilities. PUBLIC SERVICE IN VR IS FOR YOU… -If you want to find meaningful work and contribute to a powerful mission. For more than 100 years VR has been helping individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals! -If you are looking for career and advancement opportunities. 38% of employees in VR have 15+ years of seniority. There are various positions with career ladders and opportunities to specialize in areas of interest: Autism, Blind & Visual Impairments, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Brain Injury, Foster Youth, Transition Students, Veterans. -If you need a comprehensive benefits package that offers competitive pay & benefits from health plans, life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave and holidays, and longevity pay. -If you have direct VR Counseling work experience, receive higher starting salary. -If you want to advance your education with our tuition assistance program. -FREE CEUs to maintain CRC credentials and reimbursement for CRC & LPC renewals. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking to fill an Orientation and Mobility Instructor to join the South Texas Regional Office 6-0 Department team. This position is located at 520 N Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. Benefits to working f
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