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About this role
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Department of Labor - Bureau of Rehabilitation Services - Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Job Class Code: 3015
Grade: 23 (Professional/Technical)
Salary: $49,275.20 – $69,139.20/Annually
Location: Statewide: Bangor, Lewiston, Augusta, Portland
Opening Date: January 21, 2026
Closing Date: February 4, 2026
Our team is passionate about providing Orientation and Mobility services to children and adults who are Blind or low vision. We are seeking an O&M Specialist to join the team. The successful candidate will work closely with schools, families, and other blindness rehabilitation professionals and requires strong interpersonal, organizational, and collaborative skills.
This position can be based out of Bangor, Augusta, Lewiston, or Portland offices. Frequent regional travel is necessary.
Minimum qualifications:
A Bachelors Degree in Orientation and Mobility and two (2) years of experience providing instruction in Orientation and Mobility -OR- a Masters Degree in Orientation and Mobility.
Primary responsibilities include:
Teaches children and adults who are blind or low vision to travel safely and independently using remaining senses in order to improve mobility.
Determines feasibility of orientation and mobility training for clients, through evaluation of services available and expected results in order to set reasonable goals.
Instructs in use of low vision aids, as it relates to mobility, through knowledge of devices and degree and type of impairment in order to explain and teach use and enhance safe client mobility.
Counsels clients and family members on adjustment to visual impairment in order to assist client and family in adjustment process.
Confers with social services providers and other professionals in order to provide and coordinate client services.
Develops community awareness of Orientation & Mobility and Blind Rehabilitation services in order to enhance community awareness and assist in accommodating clients.
Preference will be given to those applicants:
Must have (or be eligible within six (6) months) ACVREP certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist.
Dual certification O&M and CVRT, TVI, CRC or CLVT preferred.
Contact information:
Questions about this position should be directed to Elissa Rowe at [email protected]
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.09% for Confidential employees.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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About State of Maine
Welcome! We in Maine take pride in our quality of life, our entrepreneurial spirit, and our strong, independent heritage. Our motto—“Dirigo” or “I lead” — reflects our sense of place, as the first state that greets the sun each morning, as well as our sense of pride…pride in our craftsmanship, our work ethic and our people.
No matter where you work in Maine State Government, you find a real sense of authenticity. From our small cities to our rural communities, the State of Maine offers a skilled and committed workforce, with unmatched transportation and information technology infrastructure.
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What you'll do
- The instructor teaches children and adults who are blind or low vision to travel safely and independently. They also evaluate clients' needs and coordinate services with other professionals.
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