Illinois Department of Human Services — Belleville, IL
Closing Date: 5/27/2026
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Essential Functions
• Serves as Orientation and Mobility Instructor providing orientation and mobility instruction in an assigned geographical area in the Bureau of Customer and Community Blind Services.
• Manages caseload of customers who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or DeafBlind.
• Establishes and nurtures effective working relationships with customers.
• Participates in staff meetings and assists with training for trainee staff.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
• Requires a master’s degree in Orientation and Mobility from an accredited college or university.
• Requires certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS).
• Requires one-year (1) professional experience in orientation and mobility such as could be gained from completion of an agency-sponsored training program.
Preferred Qualifications
• Two (2) years of professional experience assessing individuals needs and preparing a plan of services providing instruction in orientation and mobility skills to individuals who are visually impaired, blind, or DeafBlind to live independently and/or gain competitive employment.
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with federal statutes related to rehabilitation programs such as the Rehabilitation Act and amendments, the Social Security Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Workforce Innovative Opportunities Act (WIOA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act, etc.
• Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing, reading and writing braille.
• Two (2) years of professional experience researching and remaining up to date on trends in orientation and mobility including accessibility, teaching techniques and adaptive technology.
• Two (2) years of professional experience establishing trusting relationships and communicating clearly and effectively with customers, family members, coworkers, providers, and employers.
• Two (2) years of professional experience researching and adopting an effective course of action as it relates to services, barriers and concerns for individuals who are visually impaired, blind, or DeafBlind to reach their potential.
Conditions of Employment
• Requires ability to travel to provide services in the customer’s home, residential setting, or group setting as well as in the built environment.
• Requires ability to physically access the customer’s home environment and/or work environment and use public transportation.
• Requires ability to visually assess the travel route for the safety of the customer.
• *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Hours | Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm
Pay/Wages | $6,460-$9,337/month ($77,520-$112,044/year)
How to Apply? | https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/55818/
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Orientation and Mobility Instructor Trainee
Illinois Department of Human Services — Belleville, IL
Closing Date: 5/27/2026
Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/26) $5,328-$7,480/month ($63,936-$89,760/year)
How to Apply | https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/55819/