DeafBlind Vocational Placement Specialist

Helen Keller Services (HKS); Village of Sands Point (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision

4 weeks Paid Vacation

2 Paid Personal Days

12 paid sick days

12 Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

403b with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Helen Keller Services (HKS) invites applications for a full-time Placement Specialist within the Community Services Program. The role focuses on vocational assessments, job development, peer group facilitation, and job coaching for DeafBlind consumers to support independent employment and quality of life.

Salary is $30.7408/hour with extensive travel required. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, paid time off, holidays, retirement, tuition assistance, and relocation aid.

Qualifications

• 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 Zoom and GoToMeetings, for instruction, consumer meetings, and staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Contacts and consults with potential employers regarding the development of substantial jobs for qualified deaf/blind workers.
• 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 Work Readiness and Soft Skills training classes for small groups or one on one.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Remote platforms

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Social Work, or related degree

Tools

Zoom

GoToMeeting

Job description

Helen Keller Services (HKS) invites applications for a full-time Placement Specialist within the Community Services Program. The role focuses on vocational assessments, job development, peer group facilitation, and job coaching for DeafBlind consumers to support independent employment and quality of life.

Salary is $30.7408/hour with extensive travel required. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, paid time off, holidays, retirement, tuition assistance, and relocation aid.