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Job Development Specialist

Hempstead, New York, United States

$65k–$71k/yr

$25K raised

Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves the New York City/Long Island area f…

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Occupational Therapist Assistant

New York, New York, United States · On-site

$60k–$70k/yr

Entry level$25K raised

Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves the New York City/Long Island area f…

Skills: Fine Motor Ability, Sensory Processing, Daily Living Skills, Play Skills, Social Skills

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Occupational Therapist

New York, New York, United States · On-site

$75k–$85k/yr

Entry level$25K raised

Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves in the New York City/Long Island are…

Skills: Fine Motor Ability Assessment, Sensory Processing, Daily Living Skills Training, IEP Development, Adaptive Equipment Integration

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Administrative Assistant

Sands Point, New York, United States · On-site

$26/hr

Entry level$25K raised

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 wor…

Skills: Typing, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Adobe, Customer Service

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Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)

Islandia, New York, United States · On-site

$75k–$80k/yr

Mid level$25K raised

Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves in the New York City/Long Island are…

Skills: Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Implementation, Functional Vision Assessments, Learning Media Assessments, Braille Readiness, Tactile Discrimination

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Teacher Assistant

Islandia, New York, United States · On-site

$38k–$42k/yr

Entry level$25K raised

Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves in the New York City/Long Island are…

Skills: Instructional Support, IEP Implementation, Classroom Management, Student Supervision, Self-Care Assistance

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Teacher of the Visually Impaired - Related Services Clinician

Islandia, New York, United States · On-site

$75k–$80k/yr

Mid level$25K raised

Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves in the New York City/Long Island are…

Skills: Direct Instruction, IEP Implementation, Functional Vision Assessment, Learning Media Assessment, Data Tracking

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Speech Language Therapist - Brooklyn

New York, New York, United States · On-site

$80k–$90k/yr

Entry level$25K raised

Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves in the New York City/Long Island are…

Skills: Speech Therapy, IEP Implementation, Receptive Language Skills, Expressive Language Skills, Articulation

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Physical Therapist

Islandia, New York, United States · On-site

$75k–$85k/yr

Entry level$25K raised

Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves in the New York City/Long Island are…

Skills: Physical Therapy, Gross Motor Skills, Assistive Devices, Gait Training, AAC Devices

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Speech Language Therapist

Islandia, New York, United States · On-site

$72k–$82k/yr

Entry level$25K raised

Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves in the New York City/Long Island are…

Skills: Speech Therapy, IEP Implementation, Receptive Language Skills, Expressive Language Skills, Articulation

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Occupational Therapist

Islandia, New York, United States · On-site

$80k–$85k/yr

Entry level$25K raised

Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves in the New York City/Long Island are…

Skills: Occupational Therapy, Fine Motor Skills, Adaptive Equipment, Augmentative And Alternative Communication, Sensory Processing

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Overnight Awake

Sands Point, New York, United States · On-site

Mid level$25K raised

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 wor…

Skills: Communication Support, Behavior Support, Emergency Evacuation, Personal Grooming Assistance, Home Management

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Islandia, New York, United States · On-site

$75k–$80k/yr

Mid level$25K raised

Helen Keller Services for the Blind is thrilled to announce we will be expanding our Children's Learning Center to two brand-new Long Island locations in Nassau and Suffolk County! These state-of-the-art facilities will …

Skills: Clinical Counseling, Family Engagement, IEP Assessments, Case Review, Interdisciplinary Collaboration

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Regional Representative

Louisiana, United States · On-site

$70k–$80k/yr

Senior$25K raised

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 wor…

Skills: Technical Assistance, Consultation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Strategic Planning, Advocacy

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Teacher Special Education

Islandia, New York, United States · On-site

$70k–$75k/yr

Mid level$25K raised

Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves in the New York City/Long Island are…

Skills: Special Education, IEP Development, Classroom Management, Curriculum Implementation, Student Progress Monitoring

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Camp Counselor

Hempstead, New York, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$25/hr

Entry level$25K raised

Helen Keller Services for the blind has the perfect summer job Opportunity! Camp Helen Keller is looking for the 2026 season Camp Counselors, Head Counselors and Activity Leaders! Make memories of a lifetime working in a…

Skills: Social-Emotional Development, Activity Planning, Child Supervision, Independent Living Skills Training, Recreational Leadership

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Residence Assistant

Sands Point, New York, United States · On-site

$22/hr

Mid level$25K raised

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 achi…

Skills: Human Guiding, Communication Facilitation, Patient Care, Crisis Management, MS Office

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SSP/CoNavigator Coordinator

Sands Point, New York, United States · On-site

$58k/yr

Senior$25K raised

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 wor…

Skills: American Sign Language, Tactile American Sign Language, Haptics, Protactile Language, Program Coordination

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Administrative Coordinator& DeafBlind Co-Navigator

Sands Point, New York, United States · On-site

$75k–$85k/yr

Mid level$25K raised

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 wor…

Skills: Tactile ASL, ProTactile, Executive Coordination, Calendar Management, Microsoft 365

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Registered Nurse -School base

Town of Islip, New York, United States · On-site

$77k–$80k/yr

Mid level$25K raised

Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves in the New York City/Long Island are…

Skills: Pediatric Nursing, School Nursing, Health Assessments, Case Review, Medication Management

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Job Development Specialist

Helen Keller Services (HKS)

Hempstead, New York, United States

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  • $65k–$71k/yr
  • Posted 2d ago

Full job description

Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves the New York City/Long Island area from its new headquarters in dynamic downtown Brooklyn and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults of Sands Point, New York, which has a network of regional offices that extends HKS’ reach across the United States.
We currently have an exciting full-time career opportunity available to join the HKS team as a Full-Time Job Development Specialist in our Placement department in Brooklyn, NY. The Brooklyn Children’s Learning Center preschool provides educational and therapeutic services for children between the ages of 3-5 with visual disorders, multiple disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and pervasive developmental disabilities. 
SUMMARY
The Job Development Specialist will establish and maintain working relationships with employers, industry organizations, and public agencies to source job openings and secure employment, and vocational training opportunities for our jobseekers. The Job Development Specialist will work closely with the Program Director to review cumulative background information on each jobseeker prior to the beginning of Placement Services. This will ensure a meaningful and person-centered job match.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Complete Job Placement Assessment for each participant receiving services
  • Develop relationships with employers in HKSB’s region in order to create a bank of potential employment opportunities for participants through:
    • Attending job fairs
    • Meeting with employers to educate them on HKSB’s services and potential benefits of employing HKSB’s participants
    • Staying informed of available employment opportunities through career fairs, career centers, chambers of commerce, county placement consortiums, etc.
  • Collaborate on a placement services plan for each participant
  • Prepare participants for job seeking through:
    • Mock interviews
    • Resume preparation
    • Work Experience Training (WET)
  • Partnering with the participant through the job development process to:
    • Identifying opportunities in their chosen employment sector
    • Establish a minimum of three interviews with employers in that sector
    • Secure employment in that sector
    • Conduct job site analyses and identify any environmental barriers and work with the employer to identify reasonable accommodations
    • Provide follow-along services to participants who have found employment for up to 90 days
  • Complete all documentation and reports as required by the NYS Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) and HKSB policy
  • Maintain active communication with participants’ NYSCB counselors and keep them apprised of significant milestones and/or changes in the participants’ services
  • Job Coaching
    • Develop and implement effective coaching strategies to help overcome employment-related challenges.
    • Identify Trainees’ (WETs’) or employees’ strengths and advise them on how to use those strengths to maintain employment or excel in their chosen career path.
    • Assist the employee on setting work-related goals such as sitting with employees in the break room, identifying natural support systems, knowing the chain of command etc.
    • Teach employees how to use job-related tools, instruments, and equipment on the job.
Responsible for other duties as may be assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor and/or the HKS Associate Executive Director, Chief of Programs or President & CEO.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Business Administration, Communication. Master’s degree is vocational rehabilitation preferred.
Experience working with people with disabilities required. Minimum three years of experience, five years preferred. Experience with vocational training and placement services preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License
BENEFITS
At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and a comprehensive benefit package including:
  • 403(B)
  • 403(B) matching
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid time off

About Helen Keller Services (HKS)

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Supporting individuals who are blind, DeafBlind or have low vision to live, work and thrive in their communities.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1893
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
LinkedIn followers
2,776
Total funding
$25K

For over 125 years, Helen Keller Services has helped individuals of all ages who are blind, DeafBlind, or have low vision to develop independence and to participate actively and fully in their communities. Mission Our mission is to help individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired, and who may have additional disabilities, to develop independence and to participate actively in their communities, and to provide public education and blindness prevention programs. Company Overview Founded in 1893, Helen Keller Services for the Blind offers a wide range of services and programs for people of all ages who are blind or have vision impairments. Thousands of people in the New York metropolitan area and in Nassau and Suffolk Counties take advantage of these services every year. Description Headquartered in Brooklyn, HKSB has additional rehabilitation sites in Hempstead and Huntington, Long Island. The agency also operates the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (www.hknc.org) in Sands Point, New York, with regional offices around the country. Products • Employment Services • Low Vision Services • Rehabilitation Services • Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities • Services for Students • The Children’s Learning Center

Offices: 180 Livingston Street, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201, US · 141 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, New York 11050, US · One Helen Keller Way, Hempstead, New York 11550, US · 3385 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, New York 11779, US

employment serviceslow vision servicesrehabilitation servicesservices for individuals with developmental disabilitiesservices for studentsand the children's learning centerHealth CareNon Profit
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About Helen Keller Services (HKS)

LinkedInVisit site

Supporting individuals who are blind, DeafBlind or have low vision to live, work and thrive in their communities.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1893
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
LinkedIn followers
2,776
Total funding
$25K

For over 125 years, Helen Keller Services has helped individuals of all ages who are blind, DeafBlind, or have low vision to develop independence and to participate actively and fully in their communities. Mission Our mission is to help individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired, and who may have additional disabilities, to develop independence and to participate actively in their communities, and to provide public education and blindness prevention programs. Company Overview Founded in 1893, Helen Keller Services for the Blind offers a wide range of services and programs for people of all ages who are blind or have vision impairments. Thousands of people in the New York metropolitan area and in Nassau and Suffolk Counties take advantage of these services every year. Description Headquartered in Brooklyn, HKSB has additional rehabilitation sites in Hempstead and Huntington, Long Island. The agency also operates the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (www.hknc.org) in Sands Point, New York, with regional offices around the country. Products • Employment Services • Low Vision Services • Rehabilitation Services • Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities • Services for Students • The Children’s Learning Center

Offices: 180 Livingston Street, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201, US · 141 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, New York 11050, US · One Helen Keller Way, Hempstead, New York 11550, US · 3385 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma, New York 11779, US

employment serviceslow vision servicesrehabilitation servicesservices for individuals with developmental disabilitiesservices for studentsand the children's learning centerHealth CareNon Profit
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