Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
If you are interested in any of the positions listed below, please apply before any given deadline dates by emailing Human Resources at hr@helenkeller.org. Thank you.
Direct Support Professional—Per Diem Position
Location: IRA at Wantagh
Department: OPWDD Services
Summary: Responsible for the execution of HKSB’s Mission, goals and objectives and are responsible for providing support and supervision to our program individuals. Each staff person must participate in promoting active treatment and community inclusion.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Proficient in PC Windows and Apple IOS based operating systems, hardware and adaptive software, screen-reading software, display magnification software, Braille Display Systems/Refreshable Braille, Braille Printers,
Note-takers, scanner/OCR systems. Working knowledge of handheld devices and applicable applications to Apple products.
Education and/or Experience: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency required. Experience working with the blind and/or developmentally disabled and knowledge of OPWDD regulations preferred.
Valid NYS driver’s license required.
Adaptive Technology Instructor—Per Diem Position
Summary: Responsible for the execution of HKSB’s Mission, goals and objectives through the demonstration and instruction of computer hardware and software systems to visually impaired consumers in the HKSB Brooklyn, Hempstead and Huntington Assistive Technology Centers. Assist outside personnel in adapting their computer systems to accommodate HKSB consumers. Maintain, update and repair department computers and peripherals. Maintain positive communication with clients, outside employers, CBVH staff, vendors and HKSB employees.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Proficient in PC Windows and Apple IOS based operating systems, hardware and adaptive software, screen-reading software, display magnification software, Braille Display Systems/Refreshable Braille, Braille Printers,
Note-takers, scanner/OCR systems. Working knowledge of handheld devices and applicable applications to Apple products.
Education and/or Experience: A minimum of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in the computer field or 2 years related experience.
Transitional Services Outreach Coordinator—Per Diem Position
Location: Hempstead, LI
Department: Day Habilitation Program and Community Habilitation
Summary: The Transitional Services Outreach Coordinator is responsible for coordinating new referrals of consumers for the Day Habilitation and Community Habilitation Programs. Responsibilities include outreach to BOCES, OPWDD, private special education schools and individual school districts to promote HKSB services for the visually impaired, deaf—blind and developmentally disabled students preparing for transition from their educational program from inception to enrollment in the program.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline with at least 1-2 years’ experience working with the visually impaired, deaf-blind and developmentally disabled community.
Knowledge of the OPWDD regulations is necessary. Proficiency in basic technology skills.
Valid NYS driver’s license required.
RN—Part Time (Non Union)
Location: Sands Point
(Approximately 8 Hours per week)
Summary / Responsibilities:
The RN assesses and treats ongoing and immediate health care needs of the consumers at HKNC, including but not limited to:
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency medical situations involving consumers and staff
• Provide appropriate first aid treatment for acute injuries with monitoring of Nurse Practitioner follow up
• Attend to the medical/nursing needs of consumers with complex needs
• Dispense medication for consumers unable to self-administer their medication
• Participate in medication education with consumers in an effort for the consumer to attain medication independence / interdependence
• Order medications for consumers / stock medications as needed
• Maintain medications, files, reports etc. in full compliance with NYS Department of Health regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director – Medical Services and/or members of HKNC Administration
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Minimum two (2) year degree (AACN) from an approved nursing curriculum. Minimum five years related experience. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: The RN must:
• Maintain a current, valid, and unencumbered, RN license and registration as issued by the State of New York
• Hold a current and valid CPR certification including the use of the AED
• Participate in the HKNC sponsored Universal Precautions In-Service
Volunteer Opportunities
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