We are hiring in: Rehab, Education, and Community Departments
Full/Part-Time and Per Diem positions available
Signing bonus and Moving Costs Assistance (30+ hours)
*New Hires in Rehab & Education Services are eligible*
Currently enrolled students in Master’s Program for
Orientation & Mobility are encouraged to apply
IF you want to create positive change in the lives of people with visual impairments, you belong with us!
We seek a compassionate, high-energy COMS to provide instruction which integrates non-visual methods with low vision aids/techniques, conduct assessments, provide indoor/outdoor instruction, including the use of public transportation, produce written assessments, document client’s progress, present at meetings with clients and their families, and serve as liaison with referring agency representatives may attend IEP meetings.
ABOUT US
The Carroll Center for the Blind empowers those who are blind and visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling life. The Carroll Center serves all ages and all stages of vision loss by providing campus-based rehabilitation, technology instruction, community orientation and mobility as well as itinerant education and mobility services to children.
BENEFITS
We offer a generous benefits package to include health/dental/vision/basic life, 3 weeks accrued vacation, 12 sick days accrued (10-month employees get 10 days), 11 holidays, a personal day and a retirement program (403b) with up to a 3% match.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter, and resume to hr [at] carroll.org. Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email hr [at] carroll.org and we will be happy to assist you.
EASY ACCESS
The Carroll Center for the Blind is a private, non-profit agency located in Newton, Massachusetts that serves persons of All Ages and All Stages of Vision Loss. We are close to Boston, Cambridge, Wellesley, Watertown, Waltham, Allston/Brighton, and on public transit routes.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
The Carroll Center for the Blind (CCB) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and always fosters acceptance for everyone. We offer fair opportunities to all qualified persons in recruitment and selection, employment, compensation and benefits, professional development and training, transfers, promotions, social activities, and the use of CCB’s facilities. CCB welcomes all qualified applicants and ensures that everyone will receive equal consideration for employment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, military, or veteran status, political or union affiliation, or any other categories protected by Federal or State law.
• Master’s Degree in Orientation and Mobility and ACVREP (COMS) certification, or eligibility for ACVREP certification required.
• COMS experience a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, attention to detail and oral/written skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office a plus.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license.