Residence Assistant

Helen Keller Services•Sands Point, NY

5d•$0 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) is seeking a seasonal Residence Assistant for the summer at its Sands Point location. This position is 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. HKNC is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss, working with each person to achieve their desired goals towards independence, employment, and quality of life.

Requirements

Associate’s 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.
NYS Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

Provide support to Recreation Specialist by providing human guide and/or accompanying consumers during community activities, facilitating/supporting in house activities, assisting with unplanned activities requested by consumers, assisting with the residence protocols and procedures for recreation activities, and supporting the Recreation Program.
Facilitate communication between the training and residence programs by accepting assigned consumers on their caseload, communicating with the assigned consumers’ team on a regular basis, participating in their assigned consumers’ EPMs when possible, and actively taking advantage of opportunities for cross-communication with their assigned consumers’ team members.
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.
Do regular check of all assigned consumers.
Accompany consumers to hospital on as needed basis.
Assist consumers with evacuations.
Assist with daily snack time activities.
Assist with student orientation.
Responsible for other duties as may be assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor and/or the Director of the Department.