194 Orientation jobs in the United States

Orientation Facilitator

60516 Downers Grove, Illinois Road Runner

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Job Description Summary:

The purpose of the Orientation Facilitators is to facilitate the day-to-day operation with Independent Contractors during the onboarding orientation. The purpose for this position is to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for the driver through recruiting to first dispatch, while displaying industry expertise.

Mandatory Job Requirement :
  • Class A CDL
  • Minimum of 3-years driving experience.
  • Supervise and grade all pre-post trip inspections for all prospective drivers in orientation.
  • Supervise and ride-along with all prospective drivers in orientation during their road test.
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AS/400 type systems, and Tenstreet.
Critical Job Functions:
  • Engage and communicate daily with all prospective drivers in orientation.
  • Maintain and distribute all new driver programs and curriculum presented at orientation.
  • Administer and provide all organization-wide training documents and identify skills of knowledge gaps that needs to be addressed for all drivers in orientation.
  • Develop training materials, communications, and activities to meet the organization's requirements.
  • Create and maintain a positive atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner which facilitates the success of business operations in order to meet the company demands.
  • Answer questions related to documentation, and all other topics discussed in orientation to include answering questions that facilitators may have pertaining to processes.
  • Interact with recruiting and other departments to acquire and approve documentation needed for onboarding and driver qualification files.
  • Ensure, by completion of orientation, that all drivers completing the training courses have all documentation approved, placed, and filed within the Driver Master File and Driver DQ file for Corporate and FMCSA compliance.
  • Work closely with the with lease purchase vendors, lease purchase documentation, and lease purchase contracts.
Job Requirements:
  • High school diploma at a minimum.
  • One to Five years of related professional work experience with being proficient in typing and filing.
  • The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written in a classroom type setting.
  • Bilingual a plus but not required.
  • Ability to handle task and administrative duties simultaneously.
  • Good understanding of the Transportation Industry as it relates to trucking.
  • Good understanding of the Transportation industry as it relates to federal and state local rules.
  • Good understanding of the Transportation industry as it relates to federal and state regulations.
  • Involved in a high degree of responsibility, safeguarding, knowledge, and controlling highly confidential personal information.
  • Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to and handle change quickly.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Good problem-solving techniques.
  • Strong teaching and people skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Physical Demands:
    • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to supervise all road test as well as ride-along in the tractor with the prospective drivers during orientation.
    • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach/handle items, work with fingers, distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and talk and hear others in conversations via the phone or in person. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift objects up to 20 lb.
  • Work Environment:
    • The noise level is moderate based on general conversation tones, ringing phones and laser printer operation.
    • Works in well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation 90% of the time.
    • Occasional outside work for road test and service center or field locations.
    • Occasional work near moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals.


Compensation:
  • The estimated compensation for this role is $50,000 to $0,000.
Job Location:
  • Downers Grove, Illinois
Benefits:
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k


Roadrunner Freight is building something special with great people, a winning culture and a differentiated service offering in the marketplace. Join us today to grow your career!

*We will not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters or recruiting agencies. Thank you!

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Summary:
Roadrunner's Smart Long Haul is revolutionizing the industry with significant investments in technology, a culture of continuous improvement, and intelligent and efficient direct routing. A Top 100 Trucking company by Inbound Logistics and a Top Tier Service Carrier by Mastio, Roadrunner is an LTL industry leader on the rise.

As a long-haul, metro-to-metro LTL carrier, Roadrunner offers more direct routes than any other nationwide Less-than-Truckload carrier in the United States. With a nationwide presence, terminals across 40+ markets, and more than 400 million in revenue, the company's Smart Long-Haul Network is the preferred choice for shippers looking to move freight quickly and reliably.

Roadrunner is growing and looking for a highly motivated Orientation Facilitator to join our winning team. If you are results driven and looking for a rapidly growing company with high growth and earnings potential, apply today!

We Run Safe. We Run Smart. We Run Together.
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Orientation RV Specialist

57102 Sioux Falls, South Dakota Pleasureland, Inc.

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Full-time

Description

Are you passionate about the RV Lifestyle, but not sure if you have more of a sales or service drive? Do you enjoy doing product reviews or teaching others how to use something new? If so, PleasureLand RV Center has the perfect opportunity for you!

PleasureLand RV Center is the largest RV dealership in the Upper Midwest. We have been ensuring customer satisfaction and helping people select the right RV for their needs since 1971. We are currently hiring for an Orientation Specialist. As an Orientation Specialist, you will be the liaison between sales and service ensuring that every customer purchasing an RV from us has a fun and educational buying experience, equipping them for their new adventures!

Essential Job Functions:

  • To ensure customers understand how to properly use and maintain their camper so they feel safe and confident when they take it out on their own.
  • To recommend products that will enhance the customer's camping experiences.
  • To build a professional relationship with customers based on honesty, integrity, and industry leading product knowledge.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management
This is a competitive hourly position (DOE) plus a commission on parts sold. The work days for this position are Monday through Friday. An occasional Saturday may be required. The work hours for this position are 8:00am to 5:00pm and the work environment are both indoors and outdoors year round.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
  • Must be knowledgeable in all operations and functions of RV's and its various equipment.
  • Must have experience in operating an RV
  • Mechanical and tool skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Must have a valid drivers license
  • Knowledge in gas and diesel chassis and generators preferred
  • Knowledge in LP and AC/DC appliances preferred
  • Good communication skills; both verbal and non-verbal
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Self motivated
  • Must be flexible - able to adjust one's schedule to fit the needs of customers
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Must be very organized

PleasureLand RV Center offers a full benefit package including paid time off, paid holidays, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, life, and short and long-term disability.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer!
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Specialist-Orientation & Mobility

77246 Houston, Texas Spring Independent School District

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Days Per Year: 187

Min: $62,750

Mid: $75,602

JOB TITLE: Specialist Orientation & Mobility

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Special Services

WAGE: Exempt

Pay Grade: AI 2

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The orientation and mobility specialist assist students with visual impairments to achieve maximum independence through instruction in safe, efficient travel within the home, school and community. Services also include instruction in compensatory skills including daily living skills, self-advocacy, and recreation or leisure skills as related to orientation and mobility.
All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)

Preferred:
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• Adequate knowledge of all aspects of total communication.
• Knowledge of evaluation, habilitation, and rehabilitation of hearing disorders and conditions.
• Ability to use accepted tests and measurements to assess hearing disorders and conditions.
• Participate in the referral and assessment process of visually impaired students.
• Conduct evaluations of the orientation and mobility needs of visually impaired students. Areas of evaluation may include the following:
• Orientation to the environment
• Techniques of effective and safe travel:
• Participate on the ARD committee including the following:
• Develop and implement an instructional plan based on indentified student needs.
• Provide direct Orientation & Mobility instructional services to students with visual impairments and consultation to school staff, peers, and community.
• Order, distribute, and maintain canes and low vision devices related to travel.
• Team with vision teacher and other instructional and related services personnel.
• Consult with and advise school personnel on design and provision of safe efficient environments.
• Provide direct instructional services to students with visual impairments in accordance with the evaluation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling , reaching/repetitive hand motions, and the ability to work with frequent interruptions. May be required to lift or position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposure to biological hazards. Mental demands: Ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication. Travel within the district as required.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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Orientation and Mobility Specialist

78599 Midway, Texas Birch Agency

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ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALIST (RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TX)

Birch Agency is seeking a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist to provide services to students at 15 schools across a geographically disperse district throughout the Rio Grande Valley. There will be significant travel involved.

The plan is for approximately 20 hours of direct service provision per week, along with 10-15 hours of indirect services, such as ARD participation, report writing, treatment preparation, and more.

Requirements:

- Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist licensure (COMS)

- A Willing and Engaged Spirit

Birch Agency will assist in relocating in any qualified and interested candidate.

Birch provides:

- Premium Health and Dental benefits

- 401k with 4% match

- CEU reimbursement

Interested candidates can reach out to Josh Blumenshine at for more information.

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Volunteer Onboarding & Orientation Coordinator

85233 Gilbert, Arizona Veteran Project Manager Mentor Alliance

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Job Overview:

The Volunteer Onboarding & Orientation Coordinator ensures new volunteers have a smooth and informative introduction to VPMMA. This includes managing onboarding paperwork, hosting monthly orientation sessions, and ensuring volunteers feel confident entering their roles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Receive task notifications from the Pre-Onboarding Coordinator for accepted candidates and send out welcome emails
  • Track onboarding documentation completion (Must be done before orientation)
  • Host bi-monthly orientation sessions to cover VPMMA structure, culture, and policies
  • Maintain onboarding tracking records and attendance logs
  • Respond to onboarding questions and guide volunteers to their next steps
  • Coordinate with the Integration Coordinator for post-orientation volunteer placement
  • Provide regular updates to leadership about onboarding outcomes and feedback
  • Create and maintain up-to-date onboarding procedures in the knowledge base

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Excellent public speaking and facilitation skills.
  • Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
  • Experience in onboarding, HR, or volunteer management is preferred.
  • Familiarity with remote collaboration tools (Google Drive, Zoom, etc.).
  • Friendly, clear communicator with a passion for service.

Position Details:

Type: Volunteer

Location: Remote

Directorate: Volunteer Operations (Volunteer Committee)

Term : Six months to one year commitment to maintain consistency and effectiveness in our programs.

Time Commitment: Volunteers should aim for 5 to 8 hours per week, with a minimum of 15 hours per month. We understand that some weeks may be less active due to holidays or vacations. Effective communication about your availability helps us remain flexible and ensures smooth operations.

Reporting Structure:

  • Direct Report: Deputy Director of Volunteer Operations
  • Alternate: Director of Volunteer Operations (Volunteer Committee)
  • Team: Volunteer Integration Coordinator, Deputy Director of Volunteer Operations

Benefits:

  • Access to online learning materials and professional development opportunities for skill enhancement.
  • Networking opportunities to connect with professionals and peers in project management and the nonprofit sectors.
  • Enhance your resume with valuable skills and receive references to support your career advancement.

About VPMMA:

The Veteran Project Manager Mentor Alliance (VPMMA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the careers of service members, veterans, and military spouses in project management. We aim to build a strong, supportive community through mentorship, networking, and professional development, believing strongly in the transformative power of project management skills for veterans.

Training and Support:

Volunteers will receive training on VPMMA's mission, programs, and communication strategies. The Volunteer Coordinator and the Human Resources team will provide ongoing support to ensure you have the resources and guidance needed to excel in this role.

Note : This description provides a general overview of the volunteer position and may be modified as needed. Our organization is continually evolving, and as such, some roles and responsibilities may undergo changes. We will keep you informed and provide updates if there are any changes to your position.

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Orientation and Mobility Supervisor

11050 Port Washington, New York Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults

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Sign on bonus! Generous PTO and Benefit Package. Relocation Assistance provided.

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Do YOU want to work on a team that is committed to empowering individuals? At Helen Keller Services, our employees work in an environment that is more than just a workplace, it’s a community.

Since 1967, Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss. HKNC is dedicated to working with each person to achieve their desired goals towards independence, employment, and quality of life based on their talents, preferences, and aspirations. We currently have an exciting full time career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as an Orientation & Mobility Supervisor based out of our training building in Sands Point, NY. The Orientation and Mobility Supervisor performs supervisory responsibilities as delegated by the Director of Direct Services, using a variety/continuum of approaches based on individual and situational needs. Fosters transdisciplinary training among all core vocational rehabilitation disciplines leading to achievement of successful outcomes for participants. Provides assessment and training to participants in orientation and mobility.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervises and evaluates work performance of COP team members. Maintains the scheduling for each of the COP staff. Identifies individual staff development goals and provides input into agency-wide growth and training opportunities. Guides COP members with development and timely submission of comprehensive assessment and training reports. Actively organizes and participates in the Community of Practice (COP) to support discussion and learning of staff, contribute articles, experiences and challenges. Provides oversight of the equipment and training resources, as well as general appearance and maintenance of each of the COP work areas.

  • Provides evaluation and training to participants in the discipline of Orientation and Mobility.

  • Maintains O&M travel advisories and waivers for all participants and ensures they are up to date.

  • Works with team members (participants and staff) to develop and implement TD learning experiences leading to the achievement of participant outcomes of increased independence, employment, empowerment and self-advocacy. Participates in program and team meetings to ensure comprehensive and individualized evaluation and training services, provides input to staff and participant schedules based on participant and team recommendations ensuring quality and participant satisfaction.

  • Provides in-service training information to staff members and others including family members and professionals regarding human guide techniques.

  • Plays a significant role in supporting the agency’s goal to grow as a learning organization and also in supporting and engaging staff to achieve the goals of the HKNC Strategic Plan.

  • Contributes to the annual report for the training areas reflecting rehabilitation services provided within a given fiscal year. Identifies appropriate trans-disciplinary outcomes and team goals.

  • Handles correspondence or inquiries from the field regarding information on blind rehabilitation techniques and methods for DeafBlind individuals respective of expert knowledge and discipline.

  • Facilitates the O&M seminar.

  • Approves and orders appropriate materials and equipment.

  • Documents best practices and disseminates information to the field through publication and participation in national organizations and conferences.

  • Coordinates and supervises O&M interns (bachelor and graduate levels).

  • Co-coordinates the M-Power program.

Human Guide Support

Accompanies, serves as guide, and supports communication access for participants and staff when necessary, in a variety of situations and settings. To accomplish this the individual may be required to use a personal vehicle on occasion.

Communication Support

Provides communication support, which includes providing environmental information, may consist of voice over, sign language (visual/tactual), text/typing, or facilitating the use of augmentative systems (communication cards, devices). HKNC will provide interpreting support for formal meetings such as Employment Planning Meetings, Team Meetings, Full Staff Meetings and seminars.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct reports include staff in the following departments:

  • HKNC Orientation and Mobility

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s degree in blind rehabilitation with a certification in Orientation & Mobility from ACVREP.

  • Minimum of three (3) year experience working with individuals who have low vision leading up to total blindness and/or have a combined hearing and vision loss within the blind rehabilitation field in O&M.

  • At least two (2) years of supervisory experience required.

  • Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) preferred.

  • Knowledge of braille and other methods of communication used by individuals who are DeafBlind required or must be developed within one year. Knowledge of deaf and DeafBlind culture preferred.

  • Knowledge of MS Office including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required. Strong report writing skills required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • ACVREP certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)

Salary Range: 95,000.00 To 110,000.00 (USD) Annually

At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including:

  • Medical, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

  • 4 weeks vacation annually

  • 12 paid sick days

  • 2 paid personal days

  • Paid Holidays Off

  • Life Insurance

  • Short/Long Term Disability

  • Voluntary Ancillary Benefits

  • FSA, HSA, and Commuter plans

  • 403b Program w/Employer Match

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Career Advancement opportunities

HKS is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodations to individuals with illness, injury, or disability to complete the essential functions of their job.

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Orientation and Mobility Instructor

11050 Port Washington, New York Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults

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Sign on Bonus. Generous PTO and Benefits package. New graduates welcome to apply! Relocation assistance provided.

Salary Range: $65-75k Annually

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Do YOU want to work on a team that is committed to empowering individuals? At Helen Keller Services, our employees work in an environment that is more than just a workplace, it’s a community.

Since 1967, Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss. HKNC is dedicated to working with each person to achieve their desired goals towards independence, employment, and quality of life, based on their talents, preferences and aspirations. We currently have an exciting full time career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as an Orientation and Mobility Instructor. This position is responsible for assessing consumers travel skills in various environments to help determine with the consumer their instructional needs/preferences pertaining to their unique home environments.

Hours: Monday-Friday FT 35 Hours per week. 8:00am-3:45pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Provide instruction in safe and efficient travel skills; specifically, indoor techniques including human guide, self-protection, and cane skills on campus to consumers. Lessons are given both day and evenings

  • Evaluate progress of students and submits scheduled written reports (assessment, training and transition).

  • Participate in weekly team meetings, community of practice (COP) meetings with O&M colleagues, student employment planning meetings, and full staff meetings.

  • Keep abreast of and evaluate current O&M research, teaching methods and aids. If appropriate, recommend and implement these methods or aids into student programs and services.

  • Share responsibility for the equipment and general appearance of the work area.

  • Suggest need for appropriate material and equipment.

  • When assigned provide in-service training for staff members and others regarding orientation and mobility training for DeafBlind individuals.

  • Accompany and provide human guide and/or communication support for consumers and professional staff members when assigned. To accomplish this, it may be required to use personal vehicle on occasion.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in Blind Rehabilitation with an emphasis in Orientation and Mobility required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

An O&M Instructor must be able to perform the following physical demands of this position:

  • Provide human guide assistance via elbow, forearm and/or shoulder to consumers and/or staff.

  • Push wheelchairs on all surfaces (flat, up and down) and maintain control of the chair.

  • Provide tactual ASL to consumers who require it during instruction and when needed.

  • Remain mobile via foot for up to 1.5 hours during instruction and longer as needed.

  • Be able to ambulate on all types of surfaces (flat, incline, decline, moving (escalators/elevators), and stairs).

  • Be able to drive all HKNC vehicles to/from all destinations required for instruction and transportation runs (airport, community and medical).

  • Be able to secure passengers within HKNC vehicles if/when needed especially wheelchair travelers within the accessible van.

At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. we offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including:

  • Sign on Bonus after 3 months of continuous employment

  • 4 weeks' Paid vacation time annually

  • Paid Sick Time

  • 2 Personal Days annually

  • Fully Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance*

  • 12 Paid Holidays annually

  • Short Term Disability/ Life Insurance

  • Voluntary Ancillary Benefits

  • 403b Program with Employer Match

  • Tuition Assistance

  • Career Advancement Opportunities

  • Relocation Reimbursement up to$1,500

*No-frills positions are those that receive an additional 10% premium on the hourly rate of pay, but do not participate in the Union Health Insurance Plan. Individuals seeking a No-frills position must show they have alternative insurance to be eligible.

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ORIENTATION TRAINER - 3RD SHIFT

Texas, Texas Pilgrim's

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Orientation Trainer - 3rd Shift (Bilingual required) - $20.55/hr

At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Administer, track, and evaluate all New Hire Orientation and On-boarding training in accordance and compliance with the People Pillar

  • Supervise new-hires during the training period and make recommendations to management and/or Human Resources regarding training needs, concerns and continued employment.

  • Develop and promote positive working relationships with new hires, peers, leaders and clients.

  • Meet with trainers, supervisors, Human Resources, and Benefits coordinators to review training materials and processes

  • Schedule and coordinate training for multiple, sometimes simultaneous, training sessions

  • Organize and maintain training venues, logistics, and equipment.

  • Participate on HR & company committees.

  • Work with Excellence Coordinators and HR to help track compliance and results of orientation.

  • Assist HR team with yearly training of all employees

  • Assist with HR and other duties as assigned

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Must be Bi-Lingual

  • Previous training experience

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Professional communication and demeanor

  • Ability to present ideas, concepts, issues, concerns, and questions in a well thought out, positive, and professional manner to employees

  • Excellence presentation skills and ability to foster an atmosphere of teamwork with others

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

  • Able to work independently

  • Must be willing to work in a plant/industrial environment

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: High School Diploma/ GED; Associates Degree or two years of college coursework in Communications, HR, or similar field preferred but not required; experience in lieu of degree will be considered.

EOE/including disabilities/Vets

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ORIENTATION TRAINER - 3RD SHIFT

Texas, Texas JBS USA Holdings, Inc.

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Position at Pilgrim's

Orientation Trainer - 3rd Shift (Bilingual required) - $20.55/hr

At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Administer, track, and evaluate all New Hire Orientation and On-boarding training in accordance and compliance with the People Pillar
  • Supervise new-hires during the training period and make recommendations to management and/or Human Resources regarding training needs, concerns and continued employment.
  • Develop and promote positive working relationships with new hires, peers, leaders and clients.
  • Meet with trainers, supervisors, Human Resources, and Benefits coordinators to review training materials and processes
  • Schedule and coordinate training for multiple, sometimes simultaneous, training sessions
  • Organize and maintain training venues, logistics, and equipment.
  • Participate on HR & company committees.
  • Work with Excellence Coordinators and HR to help track compliance and results of orientation.
  • Assist HR team with yearly training of all employees
  • Assist with HR and other duties as assigned
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
  • Must be Bi-Lingual
  • Previous training experience
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Professional communication and demeanor
  • Ability to present ideas, concepts, issues, concerns, and questions in a well thought out, positive, and professional manner to employees
  • Excellence presentation skills and ability to foster an atmosphere of teamwork with others
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Able to work independently
  • Must be willing to work in a plant/industrial environment

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: High School Diploma/ GED; Associates Degree or two years of college coursework in Communications, HR, or similar field preferred but not required; experience in lieu of degree will be considered.

EOE/including disabilities/Vets
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Specialist - Orientation and Mobility

76000 Valley View, Texas Arlington ISD

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Teacher/Professional - District Office - Specialist

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Open Date 08/06/2025

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ROLE & PURPOSE

The Certified Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist provides students with visual impairments diagnostic and instructional services to assist them in achieving maximum independence through sequential instruction in safe, efficient travel within the home, school and community.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University (required)
  • Master's degree from an accredited College or University (preferred)
  • Completion of 27 post-graduate hours in university certification program in O&M preferred
  • Passage of the ACVREP National Orientation and Mobility Exam preferred
  • Possession of National Certification from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) preferred
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
  • Knowledge of typical developmental sequence in children ages 0-21.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and as a team with school staff, parents and other professionals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with parents, school staff and other professionals.
  • Knowledge of O&M curriculum and community-based instruction in O&M.
  • Knowledge of the expanded-core curriculum (ECC) transition, and instruction in compensatory skills.
EXPERIENCE
  • At least one year experience with school-aged children and children with multiple impairments preferred.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

I. INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
  • Travel to the student's assigned school and/or home to provide services relating to the visual impairment.
  • Provide direct and/or consultative services to students in order to enable the students to travel safely, efficiently and independently in their home, school and community environments. Provide community-based instruction as a critical component of O&M.
  • Participate in the referral and assessment process of visually impaired students.
  • Perform orientation and mobility assessments that focus on long and short-term needs of students with visual impairments.
  • Follow the IEP process with conducting evaluations and determining a need for services
  • Assist in developing appropriate goals and objectives for students with visual impairments.
II. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and peers, related services providers, medical practitioners and teachers to plan and align orientation and mobility services.
  • Serve as a non-voting member of the Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee/ IEP team as necessary.
III. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
  • Respond to email, telephone calls, mail on a daily basis.
  • Provide consistent, daily follow-up, feedback, and support of the implementation of the IEPs for students with visual impairments.
IV. ADMINISTRATION & FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  • Utilize scheduling and time management techniques in order to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
  • Maintain an online calendar shared with the Curriculum Coordinator.
  • Order, distribute and maintain canes, low vision devices and other equipment related to travel.
V. STUDENT MANAGEMENT
  • Develop and implement sequential lessons in O&M curricula areas, including but not limited to beginning O&M; use of low vison aids; sighted guide; cane, residential and rural travel; modification for low vison travelers; interaction with peers, acquaintances and stagers, concept development and sensory skills.
  • Develop and implement transition skills in preparation for postsecondary independence.
  • SHARS / MAC / RMTS : Participate in the district's Medicaid initiatives. Arlington ISD participates in the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) and MAC programs, which allows the district to request Medicaid reimbursement for certain health-related services provided. The ARD/IEP committee determines SHARS services
  • SHARS Providers : Train, provide, and document billable SHARS/direct medical services provided to students with SHARS services ordered in their IEP
  • RMTS : If selected, participate in Random Moment in Time Study (RMTS).
  • MAC : Directly support the provision of services covered under the Texas Medicaid State Plan; provide or supervise direct medical services/care such as personal care, medical care, escorting, and/or feeding of students as stated in the IEP
VI. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
  • Consult with teachers, vision staff and technicians, parents and other professionals regarding the orientation and mobility needs of students with visual impairments.
  • Communicate with campus staff, other district employees and the community in a service oriented manner.
  • Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support students and special education department functions.
  • Maintain professionalism at all times while interacting with multiple campuses and employees of the district.
VII. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
  • Participate in professional development regarding best practices in the public school setting.
  • Attend scheduled staff meetings, in-service meetings, required conferences and trainings.
VIII. OTHER DUTIES
  • May require heavy lifting, up to 20 pounds, in confined spaces utilizing two-step stools.
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Curriculum Coordinator or Director of Special Education.
IX. WORKING CONDITIONS

MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
  • Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
  • Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
  • Motion: Moderate walking
  • Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
  • Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
  • Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.


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