CERTIFIED ORIENTATION & MOBILITY SPECIALIST (COMS)
The Carroll Center for the Blind, Newton, MA, United States
Employment Details
Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per Diem
Serving students aged 3 to 21 years
Signing Bonus and Relocation Assistance for 30+ hours a week position
Salary: $52,015 to $83,308
Based on years of experience, level of education, and certification status
Positions available in North Shore, South Shore, and Metrowest
If you are currently enrolled in a Master's Degree Program for Orientation & Mobility, we would love to speak with you!
About Us Each year, the Carroll Center for the Blind helps nearly 1,300 blind or visually impaired children, adults, and senior citizens gain the skills they need to live active and fulfilling lives. Our Newton campus houses our rehabilitation program, computer training classes, low vision store, and administrative offices. A large portion of our programs are services conducted in public schools, students’ homes, and their communities.
Who We Seek We’re seeking a dedicated Orientation and Mobility Specialist who is passionate about helping blind and visually impaired students build confidence, safety, and independence. The ideal candidate is compassionate, patient, and mission-driven, with a strong commitment to supporting each student’s growth. You value collaboration, build meaningful relationships with students and families, and thrive in a team-oriented environment focused on shared learning and impact.
Responsibilities
Conduct Orientation & Mobility assessments that focus on immediate and long-term needs of the client at various intervals. Assess, identify, and document the strengths, needs, and goals of the client.
Provide consultation and support services to the team, including parents or family members, educators, specialty providers, outside agencies, and counselors. Recommend adaptations to school, home, or work environments for tools and adaptations.
Instruct in skills and concepts to enable them to travel as independently as possible based upon goals and objectives of the Individualized Education Program or Community or Rehab Program Plan.
Develop the skills and concepts necessary for safe, efficient, and independent travel, aligned with Program goals. This includes teaching indoor/outdoor travel skills, use of public transportation, and strategies to navigate familiar and unfamiliar environments with confidence and independence.
Work in various settings, including schools, homes, and communities.
Provide written documentation of each student’s progress and recommend tools or adaptations.
Qualifications
ACVREP certification required, or eligibility for certification, or active enrollment in a Vision Studies Master’s program for Orientation and Mobility.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Provide written documentation of each student’s progress and recommend tools or adaptation.
Benefits (If you work 30+ hours) We offer a generous benefits package to include health and dental coverage, vision, Flexible Spending Account, 3 weeks accrued vacation, personal day, 12 accrued sick days, 12 holidays, and a retirement program (403b) with up to a 4% employer match.
How To Apply If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form (linked below). Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email hr@carroll.org, and we will be happy to assist you.
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Serving students aged 3 to 21 years
Signing Bonus and Relocation Assistance for 30+ hours a week position
Salary: $52,015 to $83,308
Based on years of experience, level of education, and certification status
Positions available in North Shore, South Shore, and Metrowest
If you are currently enrolled in a Master's Degree Program for Orientation & Mobility, we would love to speak with you!
About Us Each year, the Carroll Center for the Blind helps nearly 1,300 blind or visually impaired children, adults, and senior citizens gain the skills they need to live active and fulfilling lives. Our Newton campus houses our rehabilitation program, computer training classes, low vision store, and administrative offices. A large portion of our programs are services conducted in public schools, students’ homes, and their communities.
Who We Seek We’re seeking a dedicated Orientation and Mobility Specialist who is passionate about helping blind and visually impaired students build confidence, safety, and independence. The ideal candidate is compassionate, patient, and mission-driven, with a strong commitment to supporting each student’s growth. You value collaboration, build meaningful relationships with students and families, and thrive in a team-oriented environment focused on shared learning and impact.
Responsibilities
Conduct Orientation & Mobility assessments that focus on immediate and long-term needs of the client at various intervals. Assess, identify, and document the strengths, needs, and goals of the client.
Provide consultation and support services to the team, including parents or family members, educators, specialty providers, outside agencies, and counselors. Recommend adaptations to school, home, or work environments for tools and adaptations.
Instruct in skills and concepts to enable them to travel as independently as possible based upon goals and objectives of the Individualized Education Program or Community or Rehab Program Plan.
Develop the skills and concepts necessary for safe, efficient, and independent travel, aligned with Program goals. This includes teaching indoor/outdoor travel skills, use of public transportation, and strategies to navigate familiar and unfamiliar environments with confidence and independence.
Work in various settings, including schools, homes, and communities.
Provide written documentation of each student’s progress and recommend tools or adaptations.
Qualifications
ACVREP certification required, or eligibility for certification, or active enrollment in a Vision Studies Master’s program for Orientation and Mobility.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Provide written documentation of each student’s progress and recommend tools or adaptation.
Benefits (If you work 30+ hours) We offer a generous benefits package to include health and dental coverage, vision, Flexible Spending Account, 3 weeks accrued vacation, personal day, 12 accrued sick days, 12 holidays, and a retirement program (403b) with up to a 4% employer match.
How To Apply If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form (linked below). Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email hr@carroll.org, and we will be happy to assist you.
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