Rehabilitation Teacher / Orientation & Mobility Specialist (North Central Indiana)

JOB OPENING

The League

for the Blind & Disabled

Independent Living – Senior Blind Services

Rehabilitation Teacher

The Independent Living division of The League is seeking a dedicated, hard-working and self-motivated Rehabilitation Teacher (or Orientation & Mobility Specialist) to assist with independent living activities, individual advocacy, peer counseling and case coordination services for older individuals who are blind or low vision who live in North Central Indiana (Elkhart, Marshall, Kosciusko, St. Joe and LaPorte counties). The ideal candidate should have a strong work-ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, and be motivated to serve our community.  Prefer a qualified person with a disability.

The League is Indiana’s largest Center for Independent Living headquartered in Fort Wayne since 1950.  This position expands the organization's mission outside of the core 11 counties in Northeast Indiana, allowing us to provide independent living services in underserved rural communities.

Essential Duties/Skills/Responsibilities/Qualifications

·         Conducts initial assessment to determine consumer’s individual needs, assisting consumer in developing initial, intermediate and long-range goals, tracking and monitoring progress.

·         Conducts low vision evaluations, establishing needs for daily living and adaptive aids, devises & equipment training.

·         Offers information and referral (I&R) services.

·         Participates in individual and systems advocacy.

·         Provides individual peer support.

·         Represents the League at community health fairs, conducting public education, awareness and outreach activities.

·         Provides community organizations with training related to vision loss issues in older adults.

·         Maintains accurate, up to date consumer files, community activities and I&R contacts according to procedures.

·         Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Rehabilitation Teaching or Orientation & Mobility or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Prefer a qualified person with a disability and/or an individual 55 years old or older (preference as identified by state funding source).

Benefits of Joining Our Team

As a full-time member of our staff, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

·         $4/mo. for employee Health Insurance (only $48.00 a year!) with a $3,000 Health Reimbursement Account

·         FREE employee dental coverage, long-term disability, and salary-based group life insurance

·         Optional benefits include vision, voluntary life insurance, critical illness and accident insurance

·         Bonus structure based on employee and program performance

·         Employee retirement investments can begin on day 1 and after two Decembers, the company will contribute 4.5% of the employee’s gross salary into a Simplified Employer (Retirement) Plan.

·         14 paid holidays, paid vacation after 6 months, 2 personal days upon hire, and sick time accrues monthly.

Starting Hourly Wage between $20 - $25, based on qualifications and certifications

Qualified Candidates Should Apply through The League at https://theleague.easyapply.co

Application Deadline: February 28, 2026 or until filled                         EOE / Drug Free Workplace / E-Verify