VRS Orientation & Mobility Specialist
The Lighthouse for The Blind in New OrleansNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Posted April 14, 2026
67000 - 72000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Lighthouse for The Blind in New Orleans is a nonprofit organization that provides employment opportunities and support services for individuals with visual impairments. It operates manufacturing facilities producing mops and offers federal contract services such as call centers, warehousing, and packaging, while maintaining a focus on inclusive workforce development.
Job Description
The VRS Orientation & Mobility Specialist provides quality assessments and training to clients of all ages in the New Orleans region to foster safe and independent travel. The job requires both facility-based and itinerant training to advocate for the needs of people with vision loss.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited program with emphasis in Orientation & Mobility
- ACVREP certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist
- 350 hours experience instructing people with varying degrees of vision loss on the use of adaptive strategies and mobility aids for safe and independent navigation
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
