Orientation and Mobility Specialist - Visa Sponsorship consideredPosted: 21/10/2024Closing Date: 30/05/2025Job Type: Permanent Part-TimeLocation: Hobart, Southern Tasmania TASJob Category: Community Services and DevelopmentA little about us:EverAbility Group has a long and proud history of providing services for people with disabilities across Western Australia and Tasmania. Together, our team of nearly 200 staff and over 500 volunteers support our growing group of diverse services. This opens up a world of possibilities for our clients and also opens up a host of career opportunities for you!We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Orientation and Mobility Specialist to join our team. This role is offered on a part-time basis (30 hours per week), but there is flexibility to negotiate full-time hours. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.In this role, you will work with clients to assess, intervene, and evaluate their orientation and mobility needs, ensuring they achieve safe and independent travel. You will also provide information, prescription, and training in mobility aids/devices, and collaborate with families, carers, and service providers to achieve positive outcomes.ResponsibilitiesProvide assessment, intervention, and evaluation in the areas of orientation and mobility for allocated caseload.Provide information, prescription, and training in mobility aids/devices to support safe and independent travel.Achieve positive client outcomes through working within a team-approach and effective communication with families, carers, and service providers.Provide information and support to families, professionals, and other relevant individuals to support capacity-building.Provide support in the planning and delivery of group programs including VisAbilitys holiday program.Maintain confidential client case notes, reports, and information within the Client Management System.Actively seek information from VisAbilitys Process Mapping System and contribute to the creation and ongoing improvement of VisAbilitys processes through providing input, feedback, and suggestions.Work to improve the effectiveness of service delivery by managing issues and making recommendations to Coordinator where required.Support training and development initiatives of the organisation and the profession.Minimum RequirementsTertiary Qualification in Orientation and Mobility.Certification of Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS).Demonstrated experience in providing orientation and mobility services to a diverse caseload.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Sound computer and report writing skills.Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.Ability to travel to client appointments and other locations as needed in a timely manner.Hold or be willing to obtain National Police Check, Working with Vulnerable People Card (NDIS endorsed), and valid driver''s licence.Desired Skills and ExperienceEnjoy up to 3 days of paid leave during the Christmas and New Year holidays!Salary packaging options use some of your salary for everyday expenses before income tax; meaning you can increase your take-home pay!Ongoing professional development and training.Free confidential counselling for you and your family.Option to purchase more leave.17.5% annual leave loading, where applicable.Relocation allowance considered.How to apply?If youre ready to help us make a difference, click Apply and lets chat about what life looks like at EverAbility.Applications close at 4:00 PM on Friday, 14 March 2025. However, please note that interviews may commence prior to the closing date, and the job advertisement may close earlier than expected. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.For further information, please contact Tennille Burns, Senior Program Manager Kites TAS & VisAbility TAS at tennille.burns@kitestherapytas.org.au.We encourage people with disabilities and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply. Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Orientation and Mobility Specialist -Visa Sponsorship considered