The following positions are available at the Helen Keller National Center in NY unless otherwise noted. Interviews are by appointment only.

• Assistant Program Advisor-OPWDD - DESTINY HOME, Sands Point, NY

• Senior Instructor - Orientation and Mobility

• Administrative Assistant  (Part Time) - Region 3 (DE DC MD PA VA WV) office in Laurel, MD

Full Time

Provides direct supervision of staff in an OPWDD residential setting, and behavior support to individuals with deaf-blindness and intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include the daily operations of the program as well as the following:

• Design, implement and train staff in positive behavioral support strategies. Provide support and guidance to staff and consumers during episodes of challenging behaviors;

• Summarize, review, and evaluate behavioral data on a monthly basis;

• Supervise and assist with evaluating work performance of staff under the supervision of the Program Advisor;

• Direct and assist with hiring and training of personnel;

• Investigate and evaluate new trends in teaching methods, materials and equipment and recommends the development or improvement of services and programs;

• Monitor staff competencies in sign language, communication, orientation and mobility, independent living skills, low vision and proactive behavioral strategies; 

• Assist with monitoring quality and timeliness of written documentation and reports. Evaluate progress of consumer and submits regular written reports; 

• Interface with guardians, advocates, OPWDD surveyors.  Maintain records of recommendations;

• Monitor monthly budget and expenses;

• Maintain each apartment, upkeep of furnishings and living areas; 

• Monitor consumer satisfaction, safety and accessibility.

Perform duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in related field.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one year experience working in an OPWDD setting. Experience writing and training staff in the implementation of behavior support plans required. Supervisory experience strongly preferred. Must be a self-starter and able to work with the other members of the management team. Knowledge of all OPWDD and ABA regulations required.

Valid New York State Driver’s license mandatory.

Full Time  - 35 hours/week

Provides instruction in safe and efficient travel skills specifically indoor techniques including sighted guide, self protection, and cane skills on campus to deaf-blind people. Lessons are given both day and evenings and the use of one's personal vehicle in transporting students during lessons may be required. Evaluates progress of students and submits scheduled written reports.

EDUCATION: Master's degree in Orientation and Mobility. AER certified or certifiable. Two years experience in teaching orientation and mobility. Prefer knowledge of braille and sign language.

Job Category: IA

Part Time (Non-Union)

Location: Laurel, MD

Provide administrative support to regional representative in office located in Laurel, Maryland. Responsibilities include managing daily office procedures: answering phones, typing corresponding, keeping records, creating reports, filing and data entry.

EDUCATION:  High school graduate/equivalent; college or secretarial school graduate preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years work experience in secretarial, clerical or administrative capacity. Computer proficiency required including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Internet Explorer. Experience using MS Access and/or File Maker Pro a plus. Must be able to work independently, be extremely organized, detail oriented and self-motivated.

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If you are interested in, and feel you qualify for, any of these positions, send your resume or come in for an application. Interviews are by appointment only. Only those candidates qualified for current open positions will be contacted for an interview. CLICK HERE to see what qualities we seek in candidates.

HKNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process should contact the personnel assistant at (516) 944-8900, ext. 268 (Voice/TTY), or fax (516) 767-2302. ALL return correspondence is via United States Postal Service.

Please make sure your correct mailing address is on all correspondence.

SALARIES LISTED EFFECTIVE: 07/01/2010

Send applications and resumes to:  hkncrecruitment@hknc.org

Helen Keller National Center

Dept. of Human Resources

141 Middle Neck Rd.

Sands Point, NY 11050

Phone: (516) 944-8900 Ext. 268 (Voice/TTY)

Fax: (516) 767-2302

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The term "consumers" in the job descriptions refers to adults who are eligible to receive services from the Helen Keller National Center.  CLICK HERE to read the definition of eligibility.

For a description of our services and departments CLICK HERE for a PDF version or CLICK HERE FOR TEXT VERSION

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Updates: last modified 01/24/2012