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Urgent! Orientation and Mobility Instructor as part of Low Vision Team Position in Dublin - ChildVision

Orientation and Mobility Instructor as part of Low Vision Team



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<p><strong>Job Description</strong></p> <p><strong>Vacancy- Orientation and Mobility Instructor as part of Low Vision Team</strong></p> <p><strong>Salary Scale: €42,715-59,971, based on experience</strong></p> <p><strong>Annual Leave: 30 days</strong></p> <p><strong>Location: On site Drumcondra Campus, 5 days a week</strong></p> <p></p> <p><strong>Summary:</strong></p> <p>To empower children with visual impairment to move safely, confidently, and independently in their environments (home, school, community).

The Orientation &amp; Mobility Instructor will provide assessment, direct instruction, consultation, and support, tailoring services across the developmental spectrum from infancy through young adulthood.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p></p> <p>Assessment &amp; Planning</p> <ul> <li>Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of orientation and mobility needs &amp; capabilities for children on campus and additionally as part of our national remit.</li> </ul> <p>Instruction &amp; Intervention</p> <ul> <li>Teach orientation and mobility skills appropriate to age &amp; developmental stage, e.g. spatial/environmental concepts, body awareness, travel cognition, low-vision efficiency, cane skills, pre-cane skills, etc.</li> <li>Provide instruction in both familiar and unfamiliar environments: indoors, in school settings, community settings, outdoors.</li> <li>Train in the use of adaptive mobility devices and travel aids (e.g. long cane, human guide techniques, tactile maps, GPS / technology aids).</li> <li>Teach safe street crossing, public transportation use, environmental awareness, handling steps, curbs, obstacles, etc.</li> </ul> <p>Collaboration &amp; Consultation</p> <ul> <li>Work closely with the Low Vision Team and wider Clinical team in ChildVision.</li> <li>Collaborate with families / caregivers to reinforce mobility skills outside of direct sessions.</li> <li>Advise schools, local authorities, community organisations on environmental modifications, accessibility, safe routes, etc.</li> </ul> <p>Progress Monitoring &amp; Reporting</p> <ul> <li>Maintain accurate records of sessions, assessment findings, progress toward goals using ChildVision’s CRM system</li> <li>Review and revise plans as needed.</li> <li>Provide monthly KPI data</li> </ul> <p>Professional Development &amp; Advocacy</p> <ul> <li>Stay up-to-date with the latest best practices, research, technological aids, etc.</li> <li>Advocate for greater accessibility, safety, and inclusion in community environments (e.g. transport, built environment).</li> </ul> <p>Other Duties</p> <ul> <li>Travel to various locations (home, school, community).</li> <li>May supervise assistants, volunteers, or interns.</li> <li>Provide trainings / workshops to parents, school staff, sighted peers as needed.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential</strong></p> <ul> <li>3rd level Qualification in health, education or social care sectors.</li> <li>Experience working with children with disabilities</li> <li>Fluent English-verbal and written</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable</strong></p> <p>· Fully qualified Orientation and Mobility Instructor</p> <p>· Experience working with children with a visual impairment</p> <p>· Engaged in additional study specific to visual impairment</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><strong><em>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.</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Documentation supplied will be retained in accordance with GDPR legislation</em></strong></p> <p><strong>ChildVision is an equal opportunities employer</strong></p>


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