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How much do acvrep jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for acvrep in the United States is $85,472.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An ACVREP job typically refers to a position held by professionals certified by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP). These roles include Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS), Certified Low Vision Therapists (CLVT), and Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (CVRT), who work with individuals with visual impairments to enhance independence and mobility. ACVREP-certified professionals are employed in schools, rehabilitation centers, and healthcare facilities, where they provide training and support tailored to clients' needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Acvrep position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ACVREP-certified professional, you need expertise in rehabilitation techniques for individuals with visual impairments, generally backed by a degree in vision rehabilitation or orientation and mobility and active ACVREP certification. Familiarity with assistive technology devices, orientation and mobility tools, and documentation systems is essential. Outstanding interpersonal skills, patience, and problem-solving abilities help you effectively support clients and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. These competencies are critical to providing high-quality, individualized rehabilitation services that promote independence and improve quality of life for those with vision loss.

What types of clients and settings can an ACVREP-certified professional expect to work with during their career?

ACVREP-certified professionals commonly work with clients of all ages who are blind or visually impaired, ranging from children in educational settings to older adults in community or rehabilitation programs. You may find opportunities in schools, nonprofit organizations, rehabilitation centers, hospital-based programs, or private practice. The role often involves conducting individualized assessments, tailoring rehabilitation training, and collaborating with families, educators, and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic support. Flexibility is beneficial, as work environments and client needs can be quite diverse, which also enriches your experience and skillset over time.

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Infographic showing various Acvrep job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,472 per year, or $41.1 per hour.

VRS Orientation & Mobility Specialist

The Lighthouse for The Blind in New Orleans

New Orleans, LA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Now Hiring : VRS Orientation & Mobility Specialist
Vision Rehabilitation Services
Location: New Orleans, LA
Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday (40 hours/week)
About the Role
The Vision Rehab Services (VRS) Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) provides quality assessments and training to clients of all ages in the New Orleans region. The job requires both facility-based and itinerant training to foster safe and independent travel for clients in home, work, and community settings. Additionally, the VRS COMS advocates for the needs of people with vision loss as a representative of the Lighthouse by participating in community education events, advocacy opportunities, and meetings with local coalitions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The VRS COMS will be responsible for the following core job duties:
  1. Perform quality O&M assessments and subsequent training to support the mobility needs of clients across all service areas to include facility, home, work, and community venues. Develop goals and objectives following each evaluation to ensure that all clients reach their highest abilities based on individual needs and desires. Collect pre and post data to measure service outcomes.
  2. Submit assessments, progress summaries, discharge summaries, daily notes, and invoices by procedure to support reimbursement from all funding sources. Accurately document all services as determined by department policy to ensure timely invoicing and to maintain good communication with Lighthouse staff, referral sources, and contracting agencies.
  3. Provide individual and group instruction to participants in the ReVision Programs for clients who qualify for Older Blind services as outlined in the program curricula.
  4. Collaborate with VRS staff to develop and implement youth services for the Light Steps and Forward Steps programs. Contribute to team effort in planning, executing, and attending seasonal Lighthouse Youth events.
  5. Collaborate with the vision rehabilitation and Workforce Development teams to optimize communication regarding client needs and plans for services across all Lighthouse programs.
  6. Conduct sensitivity training for new Lighthouse employees across all Lighthouse locations.
  7. Support Lighthouse employees who are visually impaired to enhance their efficiency, productivity, and safety on the job. Consult management staff to resolve identified challenges as requested.
  8. Stay current on emerging and assistive technology that enhances orientation and mobility for people who are blind or have low vision.
  9. Collaborate as a member of the Sense Abilities team to enhance accessibility for people who are blind or have low vision by conducting environmental assessments for public venues, providing educational presentations, and leading interactive training events to staff and volunteers of partner organizations.
  10. Participate in education and advocacy events to promote inclusion for people who have vision loss and to engage with the community at outreach events.
  11. Represent Lighthouse Louisiana and the interests of the BVI community as a member of specified coalitions or local advocacy groups regarding community mobility, public transportation, or public access.
  12. Foster a team environment with effective communication and a coordinated approach to providing vision rehabilitation services. Follow all Lighthouse standard operating procedures.
  13. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Vision Rehabilitation Services.

Requirements
JOB QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
  1. Education: bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited program with emphasis in Orientation & Mobility required. The Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation Education Professionals (ACVREP) certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist is required. Students in the process of obtaining ACVREP certification may be considered.
  2. Special Knowledge/Skills: Proficient skills for assessing and teaching O&M in various settings; Competence to instruct people with varying degrees of vision impairment to safely navigate simple and complex street crossings, manage public transit, and effectively travel through public spaces; Knowledge of visual disabilities and effects on functional skills; Knowledge and skill in the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to support independent travel for people who are blind; Confidence instructing transition students, working aged adults, and people who may have additional disabilities; Effective teaching skills with ability to assess and adjust training to optimize progress; Strong troubleshooting skills; Superior oral and written communications; Ability to develop and perform professional presentations; Proficient in the use of Office software products and the internet is required.
  3. Experience: Minimum of 350 hours experience instructing people with varying degrees of vision loss on the use of adaptive strategies and mobility aids for safe and independent navigation required. Experience and proficiency with completing assessments and drafting professional reports.
  4. Supervisory Responsibilities: Volunteers and interns, as needed
  5. Physical: Good physical health to support outdoor training during all seasons. Able to walk long distances and manage public transportation systems independently. Able to manage transportation and training for off-site instruction around client homes and businesses. Must be energetic and able to function in a dynamic office setting. Have the ability to independently travel throughout multiple service regions, including driving in all conditions for extended periods to support travel between Lighthouse locations and throughout southeast Louisiana.
  6. Personality Traits: Friendly, client-focused, and flexible; Professional in appearance and attitude; Creative problem solver who is detail-oriented and works well with others; Collaborative spirit but able to work independently when needed; Mission-minded teacher who motivates clients and teams to achieve successful outcomes; Openly offers and accepts constructive feedback.
  7. Working Conditions: Outdoors, classroom, client home/work, and commercial and industrial environments. Frequent travel required. Mileage reimbursement provided to service providers who travel to/from client appointments. Valid driver's license and clear driving record required with valid Louisiana insurance coverage.
  8. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Occasional weekend community outreach activities or special events.
  9. Background Check, Drug Test, and motor vehicle report required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results.
  10. Federal Suitability Requirements: N/A.

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will
perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Division/Department upon request by his/her supervisor.

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