Job description
We have an exciting opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary team of Orientation and Mobility Instructors and Occupational Therapists in a full-time ongoing role (part-time hours would be considered), working remotely to service our clients across the Northern Territory.
The role of the OMI is a specialist resource for Guide Dogs SA/NT and will demonstrate the skills and attitudes to develop OMI service offering to meet the needs of Guide Dogs SA/NT clients and customers. Services will include assessment and implementation of programs to clients in hospital, home and community settings in Darwin and remote locations.
The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision to design programs and deliver services with a focus on functional outcomes.
- A tertiary qualification in Orientation and Mobility is essential and active membership of the OMAA would be well regarded.
- Working towards or holds Orientation and Mobility Specialist Certification (COMS).
- Experience in rehabilitation and a thorough understanding of the impact of vision loss on individuals, their family and/or carers is essential.
- Ability to design, implement, monitor and evaluate consumer focused vision rehabilitation programs by applying thorough and professional knowledge of allied health theories and methodologies.
- Experience with Neurological Vision Loss (highly desirable).
- Understanding of, and connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities (desirable)
Relevant employment clearances will be required.
Following Government Directions in relation to COVID-19 vaccinations, proof of full vaccination will be required.
For a confidential discussion please call Janelle Edmonds, Clinical Services Operations Supervisor on (08) 8203 8387.
Please ensure your application addresses the requirements of the role as described in the Position Description and email your application to Job.applications@guidedogs.org.au.
Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on an immediate basis.
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