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Habilitation Specialist

1 month ago

West Point, United States Helen Keller International Full time
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Do YOU want to work on a team that is committed to empowering individuals? At Helen Keller Services, our employees work in an environment that is more than just a workplace, it’s a community.

Since 1967, Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss. HKNC is dedicated to working with each person to achieve their desired goals towards independence, employment, and quality of life, based on their talents, preferences and aspirations. We currently have an exciting full time career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as a Habilitation SpecialistThis positionis responsible for assisting consumers who reside in the residence with their training goals, recreation, communication, and personal development goals. Additional assistance in other areas may be required in accordance with Department of Health regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Provide support to Recreation Specialist by:
    1. Providing human guide and/or accompanying consumers during community activities
    2. Facilitating/supporting in house activities
    3. Assisting with unplanned activities requested by consumers such as going to stores for needed supplies or fast food establishments.
    4. Assisting with the residence protocols and procedures for recreation activities as designed and implemented by the Recreation Specialist and supervisory staff.
  • Facilitate communication between the training and residence programs
  • Assist with the accessibility of the residence program
  • Assist with maintaining the residence building
  • Provide sleep-in coverage as assigned
  • Assist consumers with their homework/projects/activities related to their training goals
  • Assist with the delivery of mail/packages to consumers
  • Ensure that vehicles are clean and the vehicle log books are updated after each trip
  • Do regular check of the building to ensure safety of all residents of the program
  • Accompany consumers to hospital on as needed basis
  • Assist consumers with evacuations.
Responsible for other duties as may be assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor and/or the Director of the Department

Hours: Wednesday-Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 8am-4pm, and Sunday 3pm-11pm.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
  • Associates Degree, or completion of two years of college (60 credits) preferably within the education or health related field of study required OR High school diploma and four years of paid experience as a residence/group home aide working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities required.
  • One year of experience in work with blind, Deaf, DeafBlind, or severely disabled individuals. Knowledge of MS Office and Internet required.
At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including:
  • Paid vacation time, Paid Sick Time, Personal Days
  • Fully Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance*
  • Paid Holidays
  • Short Term Disability/ Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Ancillary Benefits
  • 403b Program with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Relocation Reimbursement up to $1,500

*Employees have the option to accept the position "No Frills". No-frills positions receive an additional 10% premium on the hourly rate of pay, but do not participate in the Union Health Insurance Plan. Individuals seeking a No-frills position must show they have alternative insurance to be eligible.