Overnight Awake

Helen Keller Services•Sands Point, NY

1d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Helen Keller Services (HKS) is seeking an Overnight Awake to join the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) team in Sands Point, NY. HKNC has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss since 1967. This role involves assisting residents with communication, fire evacuation, personal management, home management, and emergency situations, adhering to Department of Health regulations. The position is part-time, with one overnight shift available on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. The pay rate is $22.94 per hour.

Requirements

Associate 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 the Internet required.

Responsibilities

Provide support to Recreation Specialist by providing human guide and/or accompanying consumers during community activities.
Facilitate/support in house activities.
Assist with unplanned activities requested by consumers such as going to stores for needed supplies or fast-food establishments.
Assist with the residence protocols and procedures for recreation activities as designed and implemented by the Recreation Specialist and supervisory staff.
Support the Recreation Program as assigned by the Recreation Specialist and supervisory staff.
Facilitate communication between the training and residence program.
Assist with the accessibility of the residence program.
Assist with maintaining the residence building.
Strictly follow all DOH regulations by assisting with monthly fire drill and evacuations.
Participate in yearly observed full building evacuations with the Fire Marshal.
Become certified in CPR and First Aid.
Take training in Blood Borne Pathogen, Emergency and Disaster planning, and any other training required by DOH.
Use communication logbook as needed.
Use emergency red folders as needed.
Update consumer binder log.
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 logbooks are updated after each trip.
Do regular checks of the building to ensure safety of all residents of the program.
Do regular checks of all assigned consumers.
Accompany consumers to hospital as needed.
Assist consumers with evacuations.
Assist with daily snack time activities.
Assist with student orientation.