Employment Opportunities
Braille Institute provides varied and enriching employment opportunities. We also offer internship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students.
Los Angeles Center
Santa Barbara Center
Orange County Center
Rancho Mirage Center
San Diego Center
How To Apply
Updated as of 02.17.12
Los Angeles Center
ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY SPECIALIST — (Job#: 11-39)
Duties Include: Conduct Orientation and Mobility assessments; develop, prepare and implement an instruction plan for all assigned students; use a variety of teaching strategies and adaptive training; prepare completion reports and monthly assessments; conduct seminars for staff, volunteers, students and the general public as needed.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Orientation & Mobility required and a Master’s degree is preferred; Certified Orientation & Mobility specialist (ACVREP certified); effective communications skills; ability to relate to diversified clients; valid driver’s license with clean driving record; bi-lingual preferred (English/Spanish).
YOUTH ASSISTANT (On Call) — (Job#: 11-29)
Duties Include: Implement and evaluate individual and group skill based programs; maintain communication between program, families, educators and other community leaders; drive students in company vehicles to and from activities; insure all youth activities are conducted according to established safety policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements: Valid California class C driving license; clean driving record; prior experience working with special needs children, youth, & young adults; ability to work a varied schedule; Class B driving license preferred, CPR & First Aid certified preferred.
Return to top
Santa Barbara Center
There are no employment opportunities available at the Santa Barbara Center at this time.
Return to top
Orange County Center
There are no employment opportunities available at the Orange County Center at this time.
Return to top
Rancho Mirage Center
DRIVER (On Call) — (Job#: 9-39)
Duties Include: On call driver to transport students to classes, events and activities. Maintain cleanliness of vehicles; routinely inspect vehicles for proper operation.
Minimum Requirements: Class B driving license, clean driving record; CPR & First Aid certified; Current Medical Card; Air Brake Certification; Passenger endorsement.
Return to top
San Diego Center
YOUTH/CAREER CONSULTANT – (Job#: 11-38)
Duties include: Provide planning, supervision and evaluation for all youth programs and activities; meet with parents on a regular basis to access needs, provide resources and form collaborative, goal oriented relationships; insure program safety standards; provide training, supervision and evaluation a team of Youth Assistants and program volunteers.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelors degree in a related field; 1 to 2 years experience working with youth and special needs population; prior demonstrated supervisory experience is required; effective written and oral communication skills; ability to develop measurable goals, set priorities and evaluate process; good computer skills, including MS Word, Internet; bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus; current CPR and Basic First Aid Certification; knowledge of Braille preferred, must have clean driving record; class B drivers license preferred.
YOUTH ASSISTANT (On Call) — (Job#: 11-35)
Duties Include: Provide sighted guide assistance, recreational training, independent living skills instruction and social skills training as determined by student’s needs; provide strong, exemplary leadership when in the company of students; insure all youth activities are conducted according to established safety policies and procedures; assist with research, program development and evaluation of youth activities.
Minimum Requirements: Experience working with youth, effective communication skills, valid California class C driving license; clean driving record; enjoy working with children, youth, & young adults; Class B driving license preferred, CPR & First Aid certified preferred.
Return to top
How to Apply
Please e-mail your résumé and cover letter with salary history to: resumes@brailleinstitute.org
Documents submitted via e-mail as attachments must be in Microsoft Word format with the ".doc" file extension. We cannot accept compressed or zipped files. Résumés that do not reference a specific job title in the cover letter or e-mail subject line will not be considered.
Or mail hard copies to:
Human Resources
Braille Institute of America
741 N. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Return to top