Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada
Healthcare
Specialist,Orientation&Mobility
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“Specialist, Orientation & Mobility at Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada. Skills: Orientation and mobility, Independent travel. Conduct assessments and document O&M needs. Identify and prioritize goals”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure individuals acquire travel skills; Ensure individuals regain independence
Industry & Context.
Problem solve; Respond to unique individual needs
Willingness to work flexible hours, Travel will be required, Vulnerable Sector Check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Knowledge and experience working with individuals with vision loss, Knowledgeable about disabilities and all life stages
What You'll Do.
Conduct assessments and document O&M needs
Identify and prioritize goals
Develop orientation & mobility service plan
Teach concept development
Teach spatial and sensory awareness
Teach pre-cane skills
Teach cane techniques
Provide support in assertiveness/advocacy skills
Provide information in electronic travel aids
Teach sighted guide to family members
Act as resource for guide dog schools
Provide skill development for guide dogs
Work with guide dog schools
Act as resource for accessible design
Maintain case data and documentation
Perform administrative duties
Liaise with community-based rehabilitation teams
Build relationships with agencies
Build relationships with schools
Build relationships with partners
Build relationships with stakeholders
Provide support to individuals
Provide support to families
Consult with individuals
Consult with families
Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings
Promote understanding of vision health issues
Promote awareness of vision health issues
Provide public education
Provide in-service training
Assist with training volunteers
Assist with training students
Assist with placement of volunteers
Assist with placement of students
Assist with supervision of volunteers
Assist with supervision of students
Provide timely delivery of orientation & mobility lessons
Acquire travel skills
Creatively problem solve
Quickly problem solve
Respond to unique individual needs
Utilize standard procedures and processes
Develop individual program
Accommodate unique needs
Determine referral needs
Keep abreast of electronic travel aids
Keep abreast of advances/technologies
Keep abreast of techniques in Orientation and mobility
Be knowledgeable of guide dog schools
Be knowledgeable of guide dog programs
Educate community groups
Advocate for community groups
Promote awareness about vision loss
Provide mentorship supervision to apprentice staff
Provide leadership in training volunteers
Provide leadership in coaching volunteers
Provide leadership in training students
Provide leadership in coaching students
Provide leadership in training staff
Provide leadership in coaching staff
Facilitate team efforts
Share specialized knowledge
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Community-based rehabilitation teams; Multi-disciplinary team meetings; Professional level team efforts
Communication Scope
Public education; In-service training
Full Job Description
**Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Canadians living with vision loss?** **Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC)** is a national health services organization dedicated to empowering people who are blind or partially sighted to live safely and independently. Our certified specialists provide client-centered rehabilitation, mobility training, and daily living skills programs that help clients build confidence and thrive. We work collaboratively with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other health care professionals, offering essential care on a referral basis in homes, workplaces, and communities across the country. We value our employees as our greatest asset — and we’re committed to supporting their well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Learn more about VLRC at [visionlossrehab.ca](https://visionlossrehab.ca) or call 1-844-887-8572. **Position Title:** Specialist, Orientation & Mobility **Location:** Winnipeg, MB **Term:** Full-time, Permanent (Existing vacancy) **Reports To:** Manager, Healthcare Operations **Salary:** $29.04/hour **Posting Date:** May 4, 2026 **Closing Date:** June 30, 2026 **I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities** This position covers a broad range of duties and responsibilities including instructing individuals with vision loss on orientation and mobility which aid in the acquisition of movement skills and the concept development of spatial orientation, and environmental analysis related to independent travel by individuals who are visually impaired. **II. Essential Functions** **This position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities:** · Conducts assessments and documents the O&M needs and personal goals of individuals with vision loss. · With the individual, identifies and prioritizes goals and develops an orientation & mobility service plan. · Teaches concept development, spatial and sensory awareness, pre-cane skills, cane techniques, and travel skills. · Encourages
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