Mobility Instructor - Grade 18

Positions in this title can be hired through NY HELPS

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Positions

This title exists within Various New York State Agencies and has approximately 8 positions statewide.


*The number of positions is approximate and represents the number of positions established (both filled and vacant); it is not an indication or reference to position type or duration, or intent to be filled.

Career Ladder

A listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series.

Salary Information for Mobility Instructor
Title Grade Hiring Rate/yr Job Rate/yr
Mobility Instructor 18 $65,001 $82,656

All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.

This title may exist in more than one negotiating unit. This salary schedule represents the most typical salary for this title. Click here to view additional salary information regarding the various bargaining units.

An individual's final salary is determined by the Office of the State Comptroller. This salary schedule does not reflect any Special Salary Treatments

Job Duties

As a Mobility Instructor, you would:

Review new cases to determine whether potential consumers meet eligibility requirements of agency and/or whether consumers can benefit from Orientation and Mobility Training.

Accept and screen referrals for orientation and mobility training from agencies and individuals.

Evaluate individuals needs relative to their vocational goals.

Develop and carry out individualized orientation and mobility training for each acceptable consumer.

Provide Orientation and Mobility training to blind persons.

Work with children, adult, and elderly consumers in their homes and neighborhoods.

Assist with basic orientation and concepts of body awareness, directionality, and geometric shapes.

Assist consumers with obtaining independence and confidence.

Teach primary travel systems using residual vision, sighted guide, long cane, prescribed low vision aides or a combination of travel systems.

May integrate the use of a guide dog and electronic vision enhancement systems.

Teach effective indoor travel techniques.

Teach self-protective techniques.

Provide training and room or building familiarization.

Teach safe and effective negotiation of outdoor areas including street crossing at various traffic controlled intersections.

Assist with learning how to use public transportation.

Follow up, after the completion of training, to determine whether further training or assistance is needed.

Coordinate services with other agencies provided to the consumer, including transportation services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling services.

View the classification standard for this title which illustrates the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe.

Summary of Minimum Qualifications

For informational purposes only, click on the examination number(s) listed below to see the current or previous examination(s) that are used to fill this title.

28-410010

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. Job postings on StateJobsNY will contain the most up-to-date qualifications.

How to Apply

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To narrow your search to NY HELPS jobs, click on "For the General Public", then "Search Vacancies", and select "Yes" on the NY HELPS dropdown to narrow your search to NY HELPS jobs.

Directions to apply will be specified on each individual job posting.

Mobility Options

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through transfers opportunities or other examinations.

For additional information or clarification of transfer determinations, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322.

You can also visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists.

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