Job Description
RCM Health Care is looking for an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) to provide in person services to 1 student who lives in Olmsted Falls 44138 and 1 student who lives in Elyria 44035. SERVICES MUST BE DONE IN THE STUDENTS HOME.
Job Summary
Under general direction, the orientation and mobility specialist will travel to the students' home to provide direct services relating to vision loss. These services enable the students to learn in a variety of settings. The COMS must be able to convey professional opinions in a diplomatic, collaborative manner in order to ensure that appropriate programming is recommended for the student.
The COMS Role May Include

Teach safe, efficient, and effective travel skills to students
Evaluate the vision and/or orientation mobility of students based on all available information
Comply with state model policies and procedures for the delivery of O&M services
Help multi-disciplinary teams evaluate the mobility needs of students with visual impairments and/or other disabilities
Follows state and board-adopted processes and procedures
Provide instruction and support in the use and care of vision, orientation, and mobility goals
Help prepare and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP) or IFSP
Maintain student files with updated ETRs, IEPs, forms, progress notes and other related items
Attend IEP/IFSP, ETR, transition, and required meetings
Comply with state model policies and procedures for the delivery of O&M services
Collaborate with teachers
Share knowledge and resources that enhance the educational process
Consult with parents as needed (e.g., telephone calls, messages, meetings, etc.)
Supports a full range of educational options
Help staff to resolve problems related to the participation of students with disabilities in appropriate peer group activities
Provide information to families about proper techniques to assist with mobility training at home
Participate in parent conferences, open houses and other activities as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Ohio License with the Teaching Field of Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Valid driver's license
Recent TB test
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills; including strong interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence
Preferred experience with diverse populations, including those with disabilities
Proficiency with use of technology hardware and basic software (i.e., Microsoft office), email, and office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, scanner, telephone, etc.)
Proficiency with web-based applications (i.e., Google Docs, DEWs website, social media, etc)
Ability to preserve confidentiality of student information and records

Clearances

Criminal justice fingerprint/background (FBI/BCI), and public health clearances
Recent TB test

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The performance of this job requires constant talking, and hearing, engagement in repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination. This job requires occasional standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.
Performance of primary duties takes place in a school environment with occasional exposure to adverse environmental conditions including extreme heat & cold, temperature changes, wetness, humidity, noise, and hazards. Frequent light to moderate physical effort required.

Compensation
$75 per hour direct services
$75 per hour for IEP meeting attendance (done online)
$25 per cancellation
$17.50 per progress notes, done quarterly
About Us
RCM Health Care Services' mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well

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