Orientation and Mobility Instructor Trainee
Job Location:
Belleville - Canada
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:55819
Opening Date:06/02/2026
Closing Date: 06/15/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:REHAB/MOBILITY INSTRUCTOR TRN (38167)
Skill Option:Orientation and Mobility Instructor
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/26) $5328-$7480/month ($63936-$89760/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: St. Clair
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees EducatorsJuvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinatorsand Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
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 requireda 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 theAdditional Documentssection of yourapplication. 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.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the states lead division serving people with disabilities committed to diversity equity inclusion accessibility and racial justice. The mission of the Division is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment education and independent living. This position instructs individuals who are Blind Visually Impaired or DeafBlind in orientation and mobility skills in the Bureau of Customer and Community Blind. This position will receive formal and informal training not to exceed twelve (12) months to be able to provideinstruction to Blind Visually Impaired or DeafBlind customers in skills methods and techniques to independently travel safely and effectively in familiar and unfamiliar surroundings. Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity equity accessibility and racial justice by contributing to an including working and learning environment. The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with good communication skills.
- Serves as Orientation and Mobility Instructor Trainee.
- Completes work assignments designed to develop knowledge understanding and practical skills consistent with the provision of services to individuals who are Blind Visually Impaired or DeafBlind.
- Assumes increasing responsibility for customers assigned.
- Participates in staff meetings and formal trainings.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires a masters degree in Orientation and Mobility from an accredited college or university. All qualifying candidates must have attained certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) within the time parameters of the Rehabilitation/Mobility Instructor Trainee Program.
- Two (2) years of professional experience providing instruction in orientation and mobility to persons who are blind visually impaired or DeafBlind.
- Two (2) years of professional experience assessing individual needs and implementing a plan of services for individuals with disabilities to live independently and/or gain competitive employment.
- Two (2) years professional experience establishing trusting relationships and communicating clearly and effectively with customers family members coworkers providers and employers.
- 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 and remaining up to date on accessible techniques and adaptive technology to train individuals who are visually impaired blind and/or DeafBlind.
- Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing reading and writing braille.
- Requires ability to travel to provide services in the customers home residential setting or group setting as well as in the built environment.
- Requires ability to physically access the customers 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.
Work Hours:Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Headquarter Location:601 S High St Belleville Illinois 62220
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Customer and Community Blind Services
Region 5
Work County:St. Clair
Posting Group:Social Services
About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
As a State of Illinois employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Benefit time modified for part-time 12-hour & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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