Job Openings

Helen Keller Services

05/10/2023

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform duties and activities as directed, consistent with the HKNC and the designated state’s community rehabilitation provider agreement. Primary services provided in one-on-one direct services include the areas of vocational rehabilitation, with an emphasis on employment outcomes including job readiness training, job development, job placement and coaching. Secondary services, identified in the agreement, are provided to positively maximize the employment outcome.
• Provide one-on-one and group-based employment-focused, direct services to consumers in the designated state. Service is provided in a format, such as face-to-face or virtual training, that is mutually agreed upon with the consumer based on their communication preference that is appropriate for the particular area of training;
• Work collaboratively with local service providers and local community partners to develop a team to execute Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE). Community Partners may include Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), community rehabilitation programs (CRPs), schools for the deaf and schools for the blind, centers for independent living (CILs), and other entities.
• Provide additional direct services as needed which may include assistive technology (AT), instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) assistance, self-advocacy training, and other casework as determined on a case-by-case basis.
• Assist with identifying service gaps and unmet needs of consumers with HKNC Regional Representative and community partners.
• Assist with providing outreach opportunities to educate Vocational Rehabilitation personnel about the capabilities of DeafBlind individuals and share HKNC programs and services.
• Assist with providing training and mentor to the community and state employment specialists to expand awareness, knowledge, and advocacy efforts about work-site related accommodations; work with VR and businesses to create work experience opportunities, leading to employment.
• Assist with working collaboratively with HKNC Vocational Services and National Employment and Business Relations Specialist to implement best practices in the state/or region, where appropriate;
• Assist with coordinating with the State DeafBlind Projects working with transition age youth, their families, and educational personnel, linking educational team with VR and other resources including HKNC and adult services in the community. Attend IEP meetings, if necessary.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, special education or a closely related degree with three to five years of experience;

Basic computer proficiency required including File Maker Pro, Outlook, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); 

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, special education or a closely related degree with three to five years of experience;

Certification in good standing with emphasis in employment services, including ACRE and/or CESP;

Familiarity with the designated state’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services Agencies;

Fluency in communication methods used by people who are DeafBlind, (including, but not limited to): American Sign Language (ASL), and sign language in English word order. 

E_mail: eoliver@helenkeller.org

Phone: (516) 833-8301 Ext:268

Cert: Any Certification