[rehab] FW: HKNC Position Opening

[Dick Davis]

*From:* DeNotaris, David [mailto:ddenotaris at pa.gov]
*Sent:* Friday, January 22, 2016 6:45 AM
*To:* Dick Davis (ddavis at blindinc.org)
*Subject:* FW: HKNC Position Opening







*From:* Stephen Wooderson [mailto:Swooderson at Rehabnetwork.org
<Swooderson at Rehabnetwork.org>]
*Sent:* Friday, January 22, 2016 7:39 AM
*To:* Laura Thomas; RehabNet
*Cc:* Rita Martin; Kathleen West-Evans; John Connelly; Theresa Hamrick
*Subject:* HKNC Position Opening



Greetings,



Please see the following announcement.

Stephen A. Wooderson

CEO, CSAVR

202-604-7880 (cell)


On 22 Jan 2016, at 7:36 am, Laura Thomas <laura.thomas at hknc.org> wrote:

Hello Steven, Rita, John, Kathy and Teresa,



HKNC is reaching out to you all in hopes this position opening –
Mid-Atlantic Regional Representative will be distributed among your
network. Your efforts are appreciated and if there are other contacts for
us, do let me know.



Thank you for your time.



~ Laura





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*Laura J. Thomas*






*, MADirector of Field ServicesHelen Keller National Center 485 Avenue of
the Cities, Suite 5E. Moline, IL 61244VP/VRS: 309-716-3657O: 309-755-0018/
F: 309-755-0025 *Laura.Thomas at hknc.org
www.helenkeller.org/hknc


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POSITION OPENING



*Helen Keller National Center*

*141 Middle Neck Road*

*Sands Point, NY 11050*

*www.helenkeller.org/hknc <http://www.helenkeller.org/hknc>*



Position:       Regional Representative – Mid Atlantic Region (NY, NJ, PR,
VI)

Location:       Sands Point, NY



Through coordination of services, as well as community education and public
awareness, the Regional Representative has the following duties and
responsibilities for this covered region:



   - Serve as the point of entry for HKNC and state services


   - Serve as an advocate for deaf-blind youths and adults and their
   families
   - Provide support to deaf-blind youths and adults and their families in
   their efforts to maximize independence and opportunities in their home
   community
   - Identify deaf-blind youth and adults within his/her assigned states
   - Assist with or provide an initial needs assessment
   - Assist with planning, implementing, securing and/or coordinating, and
   evaluating appropriate services. (These services may include, but are not
   limited to, evaluation and training at Helen Keller National Center and
   back home follow-up.)
   - Offer/provide technical and program consultation to various agencies,
   organizations and associations within his/her assigned states. (These may
   include, but are not limited to, developing specialized services for
   deaf-blind youths and adults.)
   - Performs other duties as assigned by Administration or Supervisor.



Full time – 35 hours per week



Individual must be a self starter, have the ability to work independently
while being a strong team player. Strong written and communication skills
required. Position requires significant travel throughout states assigned.



*Education and Experience: *Master’s Degree preferred in Rehabilitation
Counseling or a closely related degree. Preference given to an individual
with five or more years full-time vocational rehabilitation work
experience with individuals who are Deaf Blind. Fluency in American Sign
Language and English. Counseling and advocacy skills required. Familiarity
with Braille beneficial. Strong PC skills required.



*To apply:* Send resume and cover letter to: hkncrecruitment at hknc.org

Interviews are by appointment only.

Only those candidates qualified for current open positions will be
contacted for an interview.



HKNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Persons with disabilities
needing assistance in the application process should contact the personnel
assistant at 516-944-8900 ext.268 or fax 516-767-2302. All return
correspondence is via United States Postal Service.
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