Orientation %Mobility Specialist

Overview

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site tecareers.mt.gov.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Disability Employment and Transitions Division.

The Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist provides direct instructional services to high school youth and adults with visual impairment, blindness or other disabilities. Instruction may include safe and efficient techniques to navigate home and community, techniques to use a white cane, independent living skills, bus travel skills, low vision assessment and low vision techniques and assistive technology. The O&M Specialist may perform up to 75% of their duties in the consumer s home, the community, outdoors, and while traveling in an automobile.

The O&M Specialist works with people who have a variety of physical and/ or mental disabilities.

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana s comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

• Master’s degree with emphasis in the area of Orientation and Mobility or other related degree as acceptable for ACVREP certification.
• Must meet qualifications for certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Educational Professionals (ACVREP).
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter – Describe your experience working with individuals who live with disabilities.
• Resume

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.