Texas Workforce Commission
Government
OrientationandMobilityInstructor
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“Orientation and Mobility Instructor at Texas Workforce Commission. Skills: Independent living skills, Vocational training. Provide training in travel skills. Provide training in adjustment to blindness”
What You'll Achieve.
Attain optimum independent living; Attain optimum vocational goals
Industry & Context.
Participate in blindfold-immersion training, Up to 5% travel, Lift/carry 10 pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Orientation and Mobility degree, 3 years Orientation and Mobility Instructor experience, Experience teaching blind/visually impaired, Experience with mobility cane, Experience with alternative blindness techniques, COMS certification, NOMC certification, Texas resident
Nice to Have
Direct VR Counseling work experience
What You'll Do.
Provide training in travel skills
Provide training in adjustment to blindness
Provide training in independent living skills
Provide training in communication skills
Provide training in support systems
Provide training in vocational training
Assist customers in developing objectives
Assist with developing referral sources
Complete and maintain case documentation
Provide consultative services
Provide technical assistance
Deliver training for non-visual techniques
Deliver training for alternative techniques
Respond to customer complaints
Document actions taken
Deliver adaptive aids and devices
Install adaptive aids and devices
Set up adaptive aids and devices
Troubleshoot adaptive aids and devices
Assist staff in casework
Direct staff in casework
Assist external organizations in casework
Direct external organizations in casework
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Other team members
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 are interested in a flexible work schedule with teleworking as an option. -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 Orientation and Mobility Department team. This position is located at the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center (CCRC), 4800 North Lamar, Austin, TX. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visa
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