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