DeafBlind Employment Specialist: Empower Outcomes

Helen Keller Services; Louisville (KY); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

4 weeks' paid vacation annually

Paid personal and sick time

11 Paid Holidays Off

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

403b Program w/Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Zusammenfassung

Helen Keller Services in Louisville, KY, seeks a DeafBlind Employment Specialist to provide one-on-one employment-focused services and collaborate with VR and community partners. The role emphasizes IPE development, training families, and expanding access to employment opportunities for DeafBlind individuals.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation or related field with 3–5 years of experience, strong ASL and communication skills, and proficiency with basic

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, special education or closely related field with 3–5 years of experience.
• Basic computer proficiency including FileMaker Pro, Outlook, MS Office Suite.

Aufgaben

• Provide one-on-one employment-focused, direct services to consumers in the designated state.
• Develop and implement an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) with community partners.
• Coordinate with Vocational Rehabilitation, CRPs, schools for the deaf and blind, centers for independent living.
• Deliver training and mentorship to families, service providers, and home teams.
• Identify service gaps and assist with outreach to educate VR personnel about DeafBlind capabilities.

Kenntnisse

ASL fluency

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, special education or closely related degree

Three to five years of experience

Tools

FileMaker Pro

Outlook

MS Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Helen Keller Services in Louisville, KY, seeks a DeafBlind Employment Specialist to provide one-on-one employment-focused services and collaborate with VR and community partners. The role emphasizes IPE development, training families, and expanding access to employment opportunities for DeafBlind individuals.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation or related field with 3–5 years of experience, strong ASL and communication skills, and proficiency with basic