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Helen Keller Services

05/10/2023

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This is an in-person role based out of Port Washington, NY. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include but are not limited to: 

 

    • Assessing through dialogue with supervisor and training short term training consumers.
    • Providing training support for the Train the Trainers sessions with an ability to work with all ranges of assistive technology professionals.
    • Develop relationships with assistive technology companies and refer these relationships to TRIC coordinator for further development.
    • Evaluate assistive technology and provide feedback and potential solutions to issues identified during the evaluation of the product.  
    • Participate in the production and distribution of research articles on assistive technologies.
    • Support HKNC staff with assistive technology trainings.
    • Maintain effective case notes and complete reports on all five essential duties of the TRIC program as directed and with feedback from the TRIC coordinator.
    • Other recordkeeping may be required as directed by the TRIC coordinator
    • Participation in the development of modules and curriculums may be required as directed by the TRIC coordinator
    • Assistive technology equipment maintenance and upkeep may be required as directed by the TRIC coordinator

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

 

  • Bachelor degree with 2-3 years or more of experience working with DeafBlind, Deaf and/or blind consumers in Assistive Technology field.
  • Proficiency in braille and/or ASL preferred.  

 

POSITION BENEFITS 

This is a Full time position with benefits including: 

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance 
  • 4 weeks Paid Time Off 
  • 12 Paid Holidays Off 
  • Life Insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • Additional Ancillary Benefits 
  • 403b Program w/Employer Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Advancement opportunities 
  • Professional Development 

 

*No-frills positions are those that receive an additional 10% premium on the hourly rate of pay, but do not participate in the Union Health Insurance Plan. Individuals seeking a No-frills position must show they have alternative insurance to be eligible.

E_mail: eoliver@helenkeller.org

Phone: (516) 833-8301 Ext:268

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