Job detail
VRS Orientation & Mobility Specialist
The Lighthouse for The Blind in New Orleans
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/14/2026
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Salary
$67,000 - $72,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The specialist performs quality orientation and mobility assessments and provides training to clients of all ages in home, work, and community settings. They also advocate for the needs of people with vision loss and collaborate with internal teams to optimize service delivery.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's or master's degree with an emphasis in orientation & mobility and possess acvrep certification. A minimum of 350 hours of instructional experience with visually impaired individuals and a valid driver's license are required.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateProblem solvingReport writingInterpersonal communicationData collectionCase managementCommunity advocacyClient assessmentAssistive technologyInstructional skillsGPS technologyAdaptive strategiesVision rehabilitationPublic transportation navigationOrientation and mobility assessmentMobility aidsSensitivity training
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement