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 Employment Services Coordinator in our NY Community Services Program (CSP). the Employment Services Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the agency’s provision of employment services to Deafblind individuals in the downstate NY region. The Employment Services Coordinator cultivates employment partners in the business and non-profit arenas on a local and national level and provides training and consult for the HKNC national network of vocational staff including, Deafblind specialists and Community Services Program staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the development and execution of function/program within his/her span of control in accordance with HKS’ Mission and Strategic Objectives. Specifically responsible for:

• Supervises Employment Training Specialist and Placement Specialist staff in the NY Community Services Program and oversees provision of employment services including Vocational Assessment, Work Readiness Training, Job Development, and Job Coaching.

• Works directly with CSP consumers particularly in the area of job development based on consumer’s goals and interests. Obtains employment interviews and assists consumers at the interview, if needed.

• Contacts and consults with potential employers regarding the development of substantial jobs for qualified deaf/blind workers.

• Provides in-service training to potential employers, co-workers, and support service providers in regard to the consumer’s skills, potential, and support needs. Such training can be applied to or supported employment situations.

• Works collaboratively with the National Employment and Business Relations Specialist to cultivate both productive and emergent employers through outreach to employers, employer networks, targeting specific industries, and DOL Career Centers.

• Develops and implements outreach, training tools and events to present to businesses to break down barriers and increase opportunities, accessibility and inclusion for employees with vision and hearing loss

• Develops and implements training for national network of HKNC Deaf-blind Specialists, CSP vocational staff and other employment service providers. Acts as an ongoing resource for staff by providing specialized training as needed and/or partnering on specific consumer related goals.

• Identifies and partners with college and university programs that train professionals in disciplines related to serving the deaf, blind and deaf-blind communities with the goal of developing internship opportunities in the Employment Services field with HKNC programs in NY and across the country

• Maintains necessary documentation regarding consumer progress, communicates regularly with Community Services Program colleagues, and completes required reports in a timely fashion

• Performs work related duties, when necessary, at the discretion of the Coordinator, Community Services Program, and the Associate Executive Director.

• Required: extensive local travel throughout Long Island and New York City. Meeting all job duties and responsibilities may require use of personal vehicle.

  Responsible for other duties as may be assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor and/or the Director of the Department.

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  Direct Reports include:

  CSP Employment Training Specialists

  CSP Placement Specialists

  Required EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Guidance or related field.

• Two years of experience providing employment services to Deafblind, deaf, blind, or multiply disabled individuals required.

• Proficiency in American Sign Language and other methods of communication utilized by individuals who are deafblind required.

  Preferred Education and or Experience:

  Master's Degree

  Salary: $70-$78k annually

  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:

• 4 weeks paid vacation annually

• 12 says paid Sick Time annually

• 2 Personal Days

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• FSA and HSA plans

• Short Term Disability/ Life Insurance

• Voluntary Ancillary Benefits

• 403b Program with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance

• Career Advancement Opportunities