Apprentice, Orientation and Mobility

Full-time Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists

Scope and Summary

of Primary Responsibilities

The Apprentice will complete a course of study and supervised practical experience to become an Orientation and Mobility Specialist eligible for Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation Professionals (ACVREP) certification. The Apprenticeship is a paid-training period consisting of graduate-level University courses and a practicum under the supervision of an ACVREP certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist. Part of the coursework will require the individual to complete an in-person, simulated, and experience-based training component.

The scope of the O&M position provides functional expertise for people who are blind and/or partially sighted often with complex health needs to maximize skills for optimal independence.

This position provides training within the provision of vision rehabilitation services, using the Health Cloud application within a matrix reporting structure. The Apprentice will learn to u...