8 Orientation jobs in New York

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.

• 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.

• HKNC Orientation and Mobility

• 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.

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

• 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

About Us: 

Liberty Resources, headquartered in Syracuse, NY, is one of CNY's most diversified and trusted human service agencies. Aurora of CNY, an affiliate of Liberty Resources, is looking for a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the Blind Rehabilitation Services Program. The vital mission of Aurora of CNY is to promote independence, opportunity and full access for individuals of all ages with vision or hearing loss. 

Liberty Resources is dedicated to providing a wide array of services and supports to help individuals live their best lives. We value service, excellence, and responsibility, seeing opportunity where others see barriers to success. We strive to create and sustain an inclusive environment where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging. Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities.

Position Summary:

The Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist assists consumer who are eligible and in need of orientation and mobility services.  These services are carried out to meet the goals of the agency and provides direct service to assigned consumers who are legally blind and visually impaired.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Work directly with consumers to ensure that they obtain services and adaptive equipment that will maximize their functioning, potential and sense of well-being and independence. 
• Conduct ongoing assessments to identify consumer’s strengths and barriers and establish clear goals that directly affect overall safety and independence.  
• Coordination and collaboration with all providers and support services for each consumer served. This includes developing a comprehensive Care Plan and/or IEP to address consumer needs. 
• Maintain relationships with community service providers to ensure individuals are well supported. 
• Complete all required documentation, maintain case records and complete statistical information on time and in accordance with program standards. 

Qualifications:

Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with O&M Certification from AER approved University Program with two-three years’ experience – required.  AER Certification in Orientation & Mobility required.  Must have a valid New York State driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation.  

Salary Range: $58,000 to $62,000.

What We Offer:

• A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
• Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off Package
• Family-Friendly Workplace
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Continuing Education Opportunities

Liberty Resources is an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Welcome to Wholehearted Health!

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, its 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

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

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 agencys 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

• Masters 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
• 12 paid sick days
• 2 paid personal days
• Paid Holidays Off
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 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.

About Us: 

Liberty Resources, headquartered in Syracuse, NY, is one of CNY's most diversified and trusted human service agencies.  Aurora of CNY, an affiliate of Liberty Resources, is looking for a Per Diem Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the Blind Rehabilitation Services Program.  The vital mission of Aurora of CNY is to promote independence, opportunity and full access for individuals of all ages with vision or hearing loss.   

Liberty Resources is dedicated to providing a wide array of services and supports to help individuals live their best lives. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We value service, excellence, and responsibility, seeing opportunity where others see barriers to success. We strive to create and sustain an inclusive environment where everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.  
 
Position Summary:

The Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist assists consumer who are eligible and in need of orientation and mobility services.  These services are carried out to meet the goals of the agency and provides direct service to assigned consumers who are legally blind and visually impaired. 
  
Job Responsibilities:

• Work directly with consumers to ensure that they obtain services and adaptive equipment that will maximize their functioning, potential and sense of well-being and independence.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to identify consumer’s strengths and barriers and establish clear goals that directly affect overall safety and independence. 
• Coordination and collaboration with all providers and support services for each consumer served. This includes developing a comprehensive Care Plan and/or IEP to address consumer needs.
• Maintain relationships with community service providers to ensure individuals are well supported.
• Complete all required documentation, maintain case records and complete statistical information on time and in accordance with program standards. 

Qualifications:

Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with O&M Certification from AER approved University Program with two-three years’ experience – required.  AER Certification in Orientation & Mobility required.  Must have a valid New York State driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation.  

Pay Range: $45.00/hour to $50.00/hour

What We Offer:

• A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
• Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off Package
• Family-Friendly Workplace
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Continuing Education Opportunities 

Liberty Resources is an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Welcome to Wholehearted Health!

LPN's Wanted **On Demand Orientation & Weekly Pay**
Unionport, NY 

Make a Difference In A Positive Work Enviornment With Excellent Pay!
Pay Range: $5,000.00/Month - up to $/Month

What are you waiting for? Send your resume for this position today to or call or text Mash Chowdhury at and let’s get started. Whether you’re interested in this position or have another desired location, we have a position for you.

Join our dedicated team of health professionals as an LPN/RN and embark on a career that is not just rewarding but also respects your time and need for flexibility. We are currently in search of compassionate and diligent Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN) who are ready to provide outstanding care within our clients' facilities, ensuring continuity by executing the physician's plan of treatment under the guidance of our RN Supervisor.

Your role is pivotal in advocating for the well-being of patients, enlightening families, and serving the community as a health educator.

What We Offer:

• Tailored Flexibility : Choose from various shifts – Days, Evenings, Nights, or Weekends.
• Immediate Paid Orientation : Get onboarded and start swiftly!
• Weekly Pay : Enjoy competitive compensation with the ease of Direct Deposit.
• Paid Sick Leave : Benefit from sick leave entitlements in line with NY legislation.
• Supportive Infrastructure : Rely on our dedicated office staff and 24-hour on-call service.
• Positive Culture : Thrive in an environment that values your contribution and wellbeing.

Your Profile:

• Licensure : Valid LPN license to practice in New York.
• Certification : Current CPR (BLS or ALS) certification.
• Compliance : Meets all State and Federal mandates for employment in a Nursing Facility.
• Clinical Skills : Proficient in patient assessment with demonstrated clinical proficiency.
• Communication : Strong ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.

Join Us:

If you are seeking a career path that aligns with your professional skills and personal values, we would be thrilled to discuss how we can support your career aspirations and community service. We value your time and your dedication to nursing, so let us provide the framework that enables you to excel.

Apply Now and Elevate Your Nursing Career!
Job Type:  Full-time

Pay Range: $ /Mont - /Month

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REGISTERED NURSE Apply Now! 
Jamaica Queens, NY

Paid Training & Orientation – Competitive Pay!
Pay Range: $7,560/Month -  $1,228.75/Month

What are you waiting for? Send your resume for this position today to   or call or text Mash Chowdhury at   and let’s get started. Whether you’re interested in this position or have another desired location, we have a position for you.

Begin your nursing journey with confidence and support! We are actively seeking both Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN) – new graduates are encouraged to apply! Be a part of a team that values growth and education, offering you a strong start with paid training and orientation.

Step into a role that champions not only the health but also the heart of our community. Our focus is on providing excellent care and comprehensive follow-through on treatment plans established by physicians, all while fostering a nurturing environment for you to start your nursing career.

What’s in It for You:

• Attractive Compensation : Earn between $1,520 to $3, 07 weekly.
• Flexible Scheduling : Craft a work-life balance that suits you – with various shifts available.
• Start Off Strong : Enjoy a robust paid orientation and training program.
• Supportive Team : 24-hour on-call service and dedicated office staff.
• Empowering Environment : A culture that celebrates your fresh perspective and unique contributions.

Ideal Candidates:

• Licenses : Must possess an active LPN or RN license to practice in New York (New graduates are welcome!).
• Certifications : CPR certification required (BLS or ALS).
• Regulatory Compliance : Compliant with State and Federal laws for employment in a Nursing Facility.
• Clinical Acumen : Strong patient assessment skills, even if just beginning your career.
• Communication : Excellent communication skills, with a passion for patient care.

Take the Next Step:

If you are newly graduated and eager to make a meaningful impact in the nursing field, we invite you to apply. With our competitive pay, supportive network, and commitment to your professional development, we are the ideal place to launch your nursing career.

Apply today and secure your future in nursing!
Job Type:  Full-time
Pay Range: $7, 60/Month -  $ 1,228.75/Month

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