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Bangor, Maine, United States
Onsite
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Department of Labor - Bureau: Rehabilitation Services, Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired- Assistive Technology Specialist- Orientation and Mobility Instructor.
Job Class Code: 3015
Grade: 25 Professional/Technical
Salary: $56,867.20 - $79,747.20 - Annually
Location: Bangor
Opening Date: November 3, 2026
Closing Date: November 18, 2026
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Job Summary: Our team is passionate about providing Orientation and Mobility services to children and adults who are Blind or Visually Impaired (often with additional disabilities) in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, and Washington Counties. We are seeking a skilled individual to join in our mission! This is professional services work in instructing individuals who are blind or visually impaired in the methods and practices of effective orientation and safe travel. Responsibilities include assessing degree of impairment, providing consultation on available services, and teaching persons who are blind/low vision, including those with other disabilities, to travel safely and independently to enhance independence, improve communication, and promote successful outcomes for educational pursuits, independent living, avocational interests, and gainful employment. Work is performed under limited supervision and requires strong interpersonal, organizational and collaborative skills.
This position is located in the Bangor Career Center. Frequent regional travel is necessary
Primary Responsibilities:
• Determines feasibility of orientation and mobility training for clients, through evaluation of services available and expected results to set reasonable goals.
• Assesses and instructs infants, children and adults who are blind or visually impaired in areas such as concept development and spatial awareness using knowledge of blind rehabilitation techniques in order to improve client’s orientation and ability to interpret the environment around them.
• Teaches children and adults who are blind or visually impaired to travel safely and independently using remaining senses to improve mobility.
• Confers with community providers (DOE, DHHS, CDS, DVR) and blindness professionals (TVI, VRT, BRS, VRC) and other related professionals (OT, PT) to provide and coordinate referrals, & client services.
• Provides services for potentially eligible, Pre-employment transition services and the transition services for youth with blindness and visual impairments as outlined in the state and federal laws and policies.
• Writes evaluation & reports, plan, & case notes to document client needs.
To be successful in the position, you must have knowledge of and experience in:
• Medical and psychological/social aspects of rehabilitation of persons who are blind or visually impaired.
• Kinesiology, Audition and other senses.
• Concept and sensory development.
• Ability to work independently, with a team, and manage multiple tasks
Minimum qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Orientation and Mobility and two (2) years of experience providing instruction in Orientation and Mobility -OR- a Masters Degree in Orientation and Mobility.
Must have (or be eligible within six (6) months) certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Dual certification O&M and CVRT, TVI, CRC, CATIS, or CLVT
Questions about this position should be directed to: Carrie Brooker at carrie.z.brooker@maine.gov
To request a paper application, please contact Stephanie Hayes via email at recruiting.sesc@maine.gov
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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