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Job Description Sign on Bonus! Generous PTO and Benefits. New graduates welcome to apply! Relocation assistance provided. Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Do YOU want to work on a team that is committed to empowering individuals? At Helen Keller Services, our employees work in an environment that is more than just a workplace, it’s a community. Since 1967, Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss. HKNC is dedicated to working with each person to achieve their desired goals towards independence, employment, and quality of life, based on their talents, preferences and aspirations. We currently have an exciting full time career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist is responsible for assessing consumers travel skills in various environments to help determine their instructional needs/preferences pertaining to their unique home environments. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist will plan lessons based on assessment findings in content areas of the orientation and mobility curriculum employing appropriate tools, techniques, and communication preferences. Salary: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 annually, based on experience, education, and certification. This position is in-person based out of our Training Building in Sands Point, NY. The regular schedule is 8am-3:45pm EST for a 35-hour work week. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Provide instruction in safe and efficient travel skills; specifically, indoor techniques including human guide, self-protection, and cane skills on campus to consumers., • Evaluate progress of students and submits scheduled written reports (assessment, training and transition)., • Keep abreast of and evaluate current O&M research, teaching methods and aids. If appropriate, recommend and implement these methods or aids into student programs and services., • Suggest need for appropriate material and equipment., • When assigned, provide in-service training for staff members and others regarding orientation and mobility training for DeafBlind individuals., • Accompany and provide human guide and/or communication support for consumers and professional staff members when assigned. To accomplish this, it may be required to use personal vehicle on occasion REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Master's degree in Blind Rehabilitation with an emphasis in Orientation and Mobility required. PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Two years’ experience teaching orientation and mobility preferred. Knowledge of braille and sign language preferred. At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including: • $2,500.00 sign on bonus after 6 months of continuous employment., • Relocation Assistance, • Fully Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits*, • 4 week's Paid Vacation time annually, • 2 Paid Personal Days annually, • 12 paid sick days annually, • 12 Paid Holidays, • Short Term Disability, • Life Insurance, • 403b Program with Employer Match, • Voluntary Ancillary Benefits, • Career Advancement Opportunities, • Tuition Assistance Program *Candidate has the option to accept the position No-Frills. No-frills positions 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. HKS is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodation to individuals with illness, injury, or disability to complete the essential functions of their job.

Job DescriptionAre you ready to make a difference in your community? Do YOU want to work on a team that is committed to empowering individuals? At Helen Keller Services, our employees work in an environment that is more than just a workplace, it’s a community. Since 1967, Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss. HKNC is dedicated to working with each person to achieve their desired goals towards independence, employment, and quality of life, based on their talents, preferences and aspirations. We currently have two part-time career opportunities available as an American Sign Language Interpreter. The ASL Interpreter is responsible for providing on-campus and field interpreting to consumers, staff, stakeholders, and outside visitors as needed. Schedule: 21 hours per week. Pay Rate: $46,799 annually. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Provide on-campus and field interpreting as required., • Provide instruction in American Sign Language and Pro-Tactile and/ or adaptation to accessible Communication to staff and students as assigned., • Provide communications training to assigned participants, • Provide consumer education related to interpreting issues., • May be required to teach and interpret for selected staff/students and others, other than the regularly scheduled work period. If this occurs outside daytime hours, work hours will be adjusted accordingly., • Maintain daily progress notes on assigned students and submit regular written reports to supervisor., • Assist in the preparation of learning aids,, • Participate in meetings to understand the unique issues of students and plan a team approach for solving these issues., • Shares responsibility for the equipment and general appearance of the work area., • Accompany and serve as a guide and/or interpreter for participants, professional staff members, and guests as assigned. Duties may require the use of a personal vehicle for travel to field sites, meetings, or events, including travel to Albany, NY, and Washington, D.C., for on-site interpretation., • Flexibility with work schedules, including some evening hours and overnight stays, is necessary to meet participants' and staff members’ needs. Occasional travel may be required. REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • Required Bachelor’s degree., • Required ITP (Interpreting Training Program- must have passed written RID test) RID/NAD NIC Knowledge test must have passed., • Two or three years of interpreting experience with individuals who are DeafBlind and/or deaf-visually impaired., • Must obtain RID/NAD NIC certification within 5 years of employment., • Proficiency in methods of communication utilized by individuals who are DeafBlind., • Some evening hours will be scheduled based upon students or staff needs and must be flexible with travel when needed. At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. we offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including: • Paid Vacation Time, • Paid Sick Time, • Personal Days, • Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance*, • 12 Paid Holidays, • Short Term Disability/ Life Insurance, • Ancillary Benefit options, • 403b Program with Employer Match, • Tuition Reimbursement program, • Career Advancement Opportunities *Applicants may opt to accept this position as a No-Frills employee. No-frills employees 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. HKS is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodations to individuals with illness, injury, or disability to complete the essential functions of their job.

Job DescriptionAre you ready to make a difference in your community? Do YOU want to work on a team that is committed to empowering individuals? At Helen Keller Services, our employees work in an environment that is more than just a workplace, it’s a community. Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves the New York City/Long Island area from its new headquarters in dynamic downtown Brooklyn and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults of Sands Point, New York, which has a network of regional offices that extends HKS’ reach across the United States. We currently have an exciting part time career opportunity available to join the HKS team as a part-time Direct Support Professional in our Residential program at our Wantagh location. Available Shifts: • Monday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, • Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM- 03:00PM, • Sunday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PMThe goal of the Direct Support Professional is to empower and direct our individuals in the Residence program, assist with record keeping, and perform duties necessary for the overall care and well-being of our individuals in this program.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:, • Supervise and positively interact with the individuals following all habilitation plans., • Work with individuals on their daily living skills., • Provide individuals with community integration opportunities., • Direct individuals in their personal routine; give individuals positive reinforcement as appropriate., • Maintain complete and accurate daily records and communication logs, • Maintain the order, safety, and cleanliness of the classroom including the outdoor areas., • Attend staff meetings and/or trainings that are required., • Provide medical oversight including medication administration under the supervision of the nursing staff., • Transport individuals to a day program (to and from), • Interact with parents and professionals from outside Agencies., • Other related duties as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE, • High School Diploma or GED equivalent, • Experience working with the developmentally disabledLICENSE/CERTIFICATION:, • Valid NYS Driver's License (Required), • AMAP Certification (Preferred), • CPR Certification (Preferred), • SCIP-R Certification (Preferred)PAY RANGE, • $18.00 to $22.00 per hourAt HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including:, • 403b plan with employer match, • Paid Time Off, • Flexible Spending Accounts/Healthcare Savings Accounts, • Voluntary Ancillary Plans Helen Keller Services is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Job Description Generous PTO and Benefits. New graduates welcome to apply! Relocation assistance provided. Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Do YOU want to work on a team that is committed to empowering individuals? At Helen Keller Services, our employees work in an environment that is more than just a workplace, it’s a community. Since 1967, Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss. HKNC is dedicated to working with each person to achieve their desired goals towards independence, employment, and quality of life, based on their talents, preferences and aspirations. We currently have an exciting full time career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as a Senior Instructor of Adaptive Technology. The Senior Instructor evaluates base level of ability to use adaptive technology such as computers, refreshable braille devices, magnification and enhancement software, screen readers, various communication and portable devices, various relay devices and software, and other related software applications. This position is responsible for planning lessons and providing skills training in content areas of Adaptive Technology curriculum. Monday-Friday schedule, 8am-3:45pm. Pay Rate: 39.4101/hour ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Ensures services provided to consumers are person-centered and meet the consumers’ needs:, • Actively participates in Community of Practice (COP) to support the learning of peers and contribute articles, experiences, and challenges., • Evaluate consumer’s abilities and provide training in-person or virtually on a broad range of adaptive equipment including screen enlargement software, braille displays, screen reading software, note-takers, and other devices designed for individuals who are DeafBlind., • Recommends, plans, and provides training on an individual basis in the use of adaptive technology., • Records progress and submits individualized reports in a timely manner., • Recommends appropriate equipment for consumers., • Keeps abreast and research new trends in technology and in the field of adaptive technology for DeafBlind individuals and exchanges feedback/suggestions for improvements with designated manufacturers., • Disseminates information regarding adaptive technology for individuals who are DeafBlind. This includes presentations at conferences, HKNC publications, professional journals, and the HKNC website., • Provides in-service training to consumers, teachers, in-house staff, and at various workshop/conferences outside HKNC at the request of the Technology Center Supervisor., • Provides off-campus consultation, evaluation and/or training to individuals at their work site or home at the request of the Technology Center Supervisor., • Accompanies, serves as guide, and supports communication access for consumers and staff, when necessary, in a variety of situations and settings., • Provides assessment and training for the ICanConnect program when scheduled by Technology Center Supervisor, • Has responsibility for equipment and general appearance of the area that includes troubleshooting and updating/upgrading firmware/software/hardware., • Performs related duties, when necessary, at the discretion of the Technology Center Supervisor or the Administration. REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • Master’s degree in Deaf Education, Special Education, Education of the Blind/Visually impaired, Rehabilitation of the Blind/Visually impaired, computer science or related degree., • Knowledge of adaptive technology for blind and DeafBlind individuals, • Computer proficiency, • Three years teaching or rehabilitation experience with individuals who are Deaf, blind or DeafBlind. PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist (CATIS certification) and knowledge of braille and American Sign Language preferred. At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including: • Fully Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits*, • 4 week's Paid Vacation time annually, • 2 Paid Personal Days annually, • 12 paid sick days annually, • 12 Paid Holidays, • Short Term Disability/, • Life Insurance, • 403b Program with Employer Match, • Relocation Reimbursement, • Voluntary Ancillary Benefits, • Career Advancement Opportunities, • Tuition Assistance Program *Candidate has the option to accept the position No-Frills. No-frills positions 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. HKS is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodation to individuals with illness, injury, or disability to complete the essential functions of their job.

Job Description Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Do YOU want to work on a team that is committed to empowering individuals? At Helen Keller Services, our employees work in an environment that is more than just a workplace, it’s a community. Since 1967, Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss. HKNC is dedicated to working with each person to achieve their desired goals towards independence, employment, and quality of life, based on their talents, preferences and aspirations. We currently have an exciting career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as a Job Coach supporting our Summer Youth Vocational Program. The Summer Vocational Youth Job Coach will play a critical role in supporting transition-age youth (ages 16–24) who are DeafBlind as they participate in HKNC’s Summer Youth Vocational Program (SYVP). This position focuses on providing individualized guidance and hands-on support to ensure participants gain meaningful work experience, develop workplace readiness skills, and build confidence for competitive integrated employment. The program runs from July 6- July 31st, Monday-Friday from 8am- 3:45pm. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Work-Based Learning Support • Supervise and mentor participants at assigned work sites., • Provide on-the-job training, modeling, and feedback to reinforce workplace expectations., • Assist participants in practicing job tasks, problem-solving, and adapting to workplace culture. Skill Development & Advising/Coaching • Support participants in developing time management, punctuality, and professional behavior., • Facilitate communication strategies, including assistive technology and accommodations., • Encourage self-advocacy by guiding participants to express needs and request accommodations. Program Engagement • Participate in daily planning sessions, activity debriefs, and group classes., • Reinforce learning from STEAM projects, adaptive sports, and advocacy workshops., • Promote independence by coaching participants in executive functioning skills (e.g., organizing schedules, planning meals). Collaboration & Documentation • Work closely with HKNC staff, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and employers., • Document participant progress, challenges, and successes for program reports., • Communicate effectively with team members to ensure individualized support plans are implemented. Responsible for other duties as may be assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor and/or the Director of the Department. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • Minimum of an Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Special Education or in the education of individuals who are DeafBlind, blind, deaf or have intellectual disabilities or related field, or active enrollment in an accredited program, with experience working with individuals who are Deafblind or with combined hearing and vision loss., • Experience working with individuals who are DeafBlind or with combined vision and hearing loss preferred., • Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to adapt to diverse communication methods (ASL, tactile sign, spoken language, etc.). ASL proficiency preferred., • Basic knowledge of vocational rehabilitation principles and Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) under WIOA., • Must demonstrate patience, flexibility, and creative problem‑solving, with a strong commitment to empowering youth through hands‑on, experiential learning, • Familiarity with assistive technology and accessibility tools to support inclusive participation highly preferred., • Knowledge of MS Office and Internet required If you are looking for a meaningful summer work experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Apply today!

Job Description Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Do YOU want to work on a team that is committed to empowering individuals? At Helen Keller Services, our employees work in an environment that is more than just a workplace, it’s a community. Since 1967, Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss. HKNC is dedicated to working with each person to achieve their desired goals towards independence, employment, and quality of life, based on their talents, preferences and aspirations. We currently have an exciting full time career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as a Placement Specialist in our Community Services Program. The Placement Specialist is responsible for conducting vocational assessments, assisting with job development, facilitating vocationally focused peer groups, and acting as a job coach once employment is obtained for DeafBlind consumers. Salary: $30.7408/hour. 35 hour regular work week. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.: • Contacts and consults with potential employers regarding the development of substantial jobs for qualified deaf/blind workers in collaboration with the Employment Training Specialists and National Business Relations Specialist., • Supports consumers with developing a resume, cover letter, and skills needed to apply for jobs both online and in person., • Obtains employment interviews and assists consumers at the interview, if needed., • Provides vocational counseling and information to consumers as to work skills and appropriate work behaviors., • Facilitates and conducts Work Readiness and Soft Skills training classes for small groups of consumers or one on one in conjunction with the Employment Training Specialists and Case Manager., • Provides systematic instruction for the trainee to learn the job skills at the work site., • Makes job modifications when necessary to allow DeafBlind consumers to perform job successfully., • Provides training to consumers and employer partners in communication strategies on the job., • Assists consumers with self-advocacy regarding their responsibilities and opportunities at the work site including but not limited to identifying and requesting reasonable accommodations., • Provides in-service training to potential employers, co-workers, and support service providers in regard to the consumers’ skills, potential, and support needs. Such training can be applied to competitive or supported employment situations., • Provides follow-up services for the employer and consumer in order to achieve a long-term and successful placement., • Works collaboratively with a transdisciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals to ensure that consumers receive all necessary training and supports for success in their vocational and personal goals. Required: Extensive local travel throughout Long Island, New York City, and lower Westchester. Meeting all job duties and responsibilities may require use of personal vehicle. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Social Work, or related degree OR minimum one-year experience working with individuals who are DeafBlind, blind, Deaf or multiply disabled., • Proficiency in American Sign Language and other methods of communication utilized by individuals who are DeafBlind required., • Well versed in or willing to learn and utilize remote platforms, including but not limited to Zoom and GoToMeetings, for instruction, consumer meetings, and staff meetings. At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including: • Fully Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits*, • 4 week's Paid Vacation time annually, • 2 Paid Personal Days annually, • 12 paid sick days annually, • 12 Paid Holidays, • Short Term Disability/, • Life Insurance, • 403b Program with Employer Match, • Tuition Assistance, • Voluntary Ancillary Benefits, • Career Advancement Opportunities, • Tuition Assistance Program, • Relocation Assistance *Candidate has the option to accept the position No-Frills. No-frills positions 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. HKS is committed to providing reasonable workplace accommodation to individuals with illness, injury, or disability to complete the essential functions of their job.

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