Texas Workforce Commission
Government
OrientationandMobilityInstructor(Region1)
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“Orientation and Mobility Instructor (Region 1) at Texas Workforce Commission. Skills: Independent living skills, Vocational training. Plan educational and training programs. Organize educational and training programs”
What You'll Achieve.
Attain optimum levels of independent living; Attain optimum vocational goals
Industry & Context.
Up to 75% travel, Ability to lift/carry 10 pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Orientation and Mobility, 3 years of full-time experience as an Orientation and Mobility Instructor, Certification by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education, Certification by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board, Texas resident or willing to relocate to Texas, Must be willing and able to participate in an extended blindfold-immersion training program
Nice to Have
Direct VR Counseling work experience
What You'll Do.
Plan educational and training programs
Organize educational and training programs
Conduct educational and training programs
Coordinate educational and instructional teaching
Develop educational and instructional teaching
Evaluate educational and instructional teaching
Provide instruction in travel skills
Provide instruction in emotional adjustment to blindness
Provide instruction in independent living skills
Provide instruction in communication skills
Provide instruction in support systems
Provide instruction in vocational training
Assist customers in developing objectives
Assist customers in achieving objectives
Assist customers in maintaining objectives
Develop referral sources
Maintain referral sources
Complete case documentation
Maintain case documentation
Provide consultative services
Provide technical assistance
Evaluate customer rehabilitation plans
Develop customer rehabilitation plans
Deliver training for non-visual techniques
Deliver training for alternative techniques
Respond to customer complaints
Document actions on complaints
Deliver adaptive aids and devices
Install adaptive aids and devices
Set up adaptive aids and devices
Troubleshoot adaptive aids and devices
Direct staff in specialized casework
Oversee evaluation of files
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 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 VRD Panhandle Regional Office MU 1-0 at 1500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX, or anywhere in Region 1(Lubbock, Amarillo, El Paso, Abilene, San Angelo, Wichita Falls). 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
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