Position Announcement

Instructor/Support Service Provider (SSP)/Assistant

The Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults* has an exciting career opportunity available for a part time (21 hours per week) Instructor/SSP/Assistant based out of 214 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102. If you are interested in working within the deaf-blind community, are flexible, enjoy travel, have a desire to learn, and are open to varied experiences this position has great possibilities for you.

This position will work directly with our Technology Development and Training Specialist, who is deaf-blind and communicates using tactual American Sign Language. The Assistant position will include opportunities to accompany the Specialist to meetings, workshops, conferences and training programs for consumers who are deaf-blind both nationally and internationally. As a part-time Support Service Provider (SSP), the Assistant will facilitate social opportunities, interpret phone calls and provide information about the visual and auditory environment, etc. The Assistant will gain, or enhance existing, skills in the area of Adaptive Technology Training with individuals who are deaf-blind and will provide needed support, enabling adaptive technology services to be expanded throughout the United States.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. A background in interpreting or Interpreter Education is preferred and a minimum of one year of experience working with deaf and hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired, or deaf-blind individuals is required.

Knowledge of personal computers, hardware components, current technology, and educational software required. Knowledge about adaptive equipment for visually impaired learners (i.e., refreshable braille displays, screen readers, screen magnification) is also preferred. Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as e-mail and the Internet. Strong writing skills including a good command of the English language, and knowledge of American Sign Language is required. Knowledge about Braille and other methods of communication used by individuals who are deaf-blind is preferred.

Please email your resume to HKNCHR@aol.com or submit via fax at 516-767-2302. The Helen Keller National Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process should contact (516) 944-8637 (Voice/TTY).

*The mission of the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (HKNC) is to enable each person who is deaf-blind to live and work in his or her community of choice.  HKNC is the ONLY center in the United States that provides vocational training exclusively to youth and adults who are deaf-blind. Employment at HKNC is a "one-of-a-kind" experience and at HKNC, we seek employees who have a strong work ethic, strive for excellence, enjoy a challenge, and are highly motivated and creative.

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