Assistant Coordinator of Residence at Helen Keller Services
Helen Keller Services · Sands Point, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Sands Point
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. We currently have an exciting full time career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as a full-time Assistant Coordinator of the Residence. This position is responsible for the efficient and compliant operation of the residential services program for HKNC. This is an in-person position based out of our residence facility in Sands Point, NY. Your regular schedule will be Tuesdays from 1pm-9pm, Wednesdays 12pm-8pm, and Thursday-Saturday 1pm-9pm. Due to the nature of the residential program, you may be required to work outside these hours to cover shifts or otherwise meet business needs.
Pay Rate: $60-65k annually
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. We currently have an exciting full time career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as a full-time Assistant Coordinator of the Residence. This position is responsible for the efficient and compliant operation of the residential services program for HKNC. This is an in-person position based out of our residence facility in Sands Point, NY. Your regular schedule will be Tuesdays from 1pm-9pm, Wednesdays 12pm-8pm, and Thursday-Saturday 1pm-9pm. Due to the nature of the residential program, you may be required to work outside these hours to cover shifts or otherwise meet business needs.
Pay Rate: $60-65k annually
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Observe staff supporting consumers on trips to offer mentoring and coaching opportunities on best practices for communication, mobility and a person-centered approach.
- Set up shifts with contact staff for consumers, as needed.
- Ensure that the physical aspects of the residence building are accessible to all consumers by
- Ordering needed equipment/supplies that makes these aspects accessible
- Labeling signage in braille and in large bold print with color contrast
- Ensure that braille labels are fresh and replace as needed
- Ensure that all alerting equipment is in good working order and replace as needed
- Ensure that all student use appliances are accessible
- Maintain and order recreational supplies that are accessible for all (braille/large print UNO and SKIPBO, for example) and replace as needed.
- Ordering supplies, decors, linens and furniture for residence facility.
- Maintain monthly quality checks of all rooms and common areas of residence
- Maintain consumers’ files.
- Ensure Residence staff attend EPM’s.
- Ensure coverage when staff are out
- Ensure that all scheduled recreation activities are supported with sufficient staff/SSP support.
- Assign specific consumers to each staff for them to follow/support and for them to report out on during EPMs and to communicate issues/concerns with Rehabilitation Counselors
- Ensure that consumers are being supported in their training goals by:
- Aligning some planned recreational activities with training goals
- Encouraging and supporting consumers’ self-discovery and self-determination journeys
- Promoting consumer centered approaches and culture in residence
- Ensure consumers’ mail/packages are distributed
- Maintain vehicle schedules, vehicle cleanliness, and gas receipts.
- Set up weekly staff schedule.
- Set up monthly recreation schedule.
- Ensures completion of the student orientation program.
- Interfaces with guardians, families, visitors and professional staff.
- Set up Town Hall Committees
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Reports include:
Senior Habilitation Specialists, Habilitation Specialists, Recreation Specialist, Overnight Awakes and residence interns.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in areas related/relevant to education or rehabilitation or recreation. Master preferred.
- A minimum of three years of experience in Deaf, DeafBlind and blind education/rehabilitation/recreation field
- Some supervisory experience preferred.
- Knowledge of ASL preferred but must be willing to acquire conversational skills within one year.
- Develop knowledge of grade 1 braille within I year.
- Become certified in the food certificate program Serv Safe.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
CPR and First Aid certified shortly after hire.
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:
- 4 weeks' aid vacation annually
- Paid Sick Time, Personal Days
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Short term disability and parental leave
- Life Insurance
- 12 Paid Holidays annually
- Short Term Disability/ Life Insurance
- 403b Program with Employer Match
- Voluntary Ancillary plans
- Career Advancement Opportunities
