DeafBlind Employment Specialist

3 days ago

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Helen Keller Services Full time
Job Title: DeafBlind Employment Specialist

Are you passionate about empowering individuals with DeafBlindness to achieve their employment goals? Do you want to be part of a team that is dedicated to creating a fully inclusive community-based environment? Helen Keller Services is seeking a highly motivated and experienced DeafBlind Employment Specialist to join our team.

Job Summary

The DeafBlind Employment Specialist will provide one-on-one services to consumers to assist with achievement of employment outcomes. This includes providing vocational rehabilitation, job development, job placement, and coaching. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of DeafBlindness, vocational rehabilitation, and employment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide one-on-one and group-based direct service to consumers in the state of Indiana, using a format that is mutually agreed upon with the consumer based on their communication preference.
  • Assist with identifying service gaps and unmet needs of consumers with the HKNC Regional Representative and community partners.
  • Collaborate with consumers, community partners, and local service providers to develop a team to execute Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).
  • Provide additional direct services as needed, including assistive technology (AT), instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) assistance, and other casework as determined on a case-by-case basis.
  • Assist with providing outreach opportunities to educate Vocational Rehabilitation personnel about the capabilities of DeafBlind individuals and share HKNC services/programs.
  • Assist with identifying professional learning opportunities and assist with the initial assessments for trainings needed in the region.
  • Collaborate with the Helen Keller National Center and Vocational Rehabilitation, and home team members to support a consumer transitioning back to their home community after completion of training.
  • Assist with providing training and mentorship to the community and state employment specialists to expand awareness, knowledge, and advocacy efforts about work-site related accommodations.
  • Assist with working collaboratively with HKNC Vocational Services and National Employment and Business Relations Specialist to implement best practices in the state or region, where appropriate.
  • Support the DeafBlind Projects working with transition age youth, their families, and educational personnel, linking educational teams with VR and other resources including HKNC and adult services in the community.
  • Conduct outreach efforts with Veteran's Administration and senior adult & aging programs, promoting information about Confident Living Program opportunities for both senior(s) with combined hearing and vision loss and rehab professionals.
  • Assist in identifying opportunities to offer Advocacy in the DeafBlind World training to consumer groups and organizations.
  • Assist with identifying potential leaders to provide resources and leadership learning opportunities, with consumer organizations in the state.
Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; MA degree preferred in vocational rehabilitation, Deaf Education, Special Education, multiple disabilities or related degree. Knowledge of Braille and sign language. Fluency in American Sign Language is preferred or candidate must become proficient within two years of employment.

Benefits
  • 4 weeks PTO, 12 Paid Sick Time, 2 Personal Days, 12 Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability/Life Insurance
  • 403b Program with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

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