Orientation & Mobility Specialists - School Year Job at CORA Services, Philadelphia, PA

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  • CORA Services
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

CORA Services, Inc is a dynamic not for profit organization in Philadelphia with a mission to empower children, young people and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service.

Our School Services Division provides a range of school support services to students in more than 100 non-public and charter schools throughout the Delaware Valley.


We are currently seeking an Orientation & Mobility Specialist for the 2025-2026 school year.

Full-time, 10-month position (part-time options may be available)

All CORA team members are expected to uphold the mission, vision and values of CORA Services which includes valuing all individuals and supporting each individual's potential for growth

In addition, as an O&M Specialist your duties will include:
  • Assessing the functional abilities of students to determine program suitability and propose recommendations for treatment and appropriate assistive devices
  • Collaborating with students, parents, educators, and other professionals to provide services and resolve challenges in compliance with established program guidelines; responding to inquiries from parents, teachers, students, and others as needed
  • Instructing students in the use of various equipment and resources (e.g., tactile maps, models, low vision devices, adaptive mobility devices, tablet and mobile phone apps, etc.) to minimize adverse impact of visual impairments and help students reach their highest level of independence
  • Training support staff, parents, and others to support students' independent movements and to incorporate orientation and mobility techniques into daily classroom and home routines
  • Maintaining accurate and complete documentation for each student (e.g., service plans, progress reports, activity logs, billing information, etc.); ensuring compliance with all program guidelines and that documentation is readily available for audit/inspection at all times
  • Other relevant duties as assigned or required
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in low vision education required; Master's degree preferred
  • PA Department of Education Instructional certification in vision instruction and certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist
  • Experience as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist strongly preferred
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain positive rapport with students and productive working relationships with parents, teachers and other staff
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
CORA Offers:
  • Medical, dental and vision coverages with a competitive company contribution (eligible 1st day of the month following date of hire)
  • Company paid life/AD&D and LTD coverages
  • Supplemental voluntary benefits including STD, critical illness, etc.
  • 403b retirement plan with generous company contribution after one year of service
  • Paid time off + paid agency holidays
  • An outstanding, inclusive work environment

CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

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