DeafBlind Employment Specialist — Kentucky

Job overview

The DeafBlind Employment Specialist position is based in Kentucky, and the employee must live in the state. Compensation is $55,000–$58,000 per year. Helen Keller National Center works with people who are DeafBlind or have combined hearing and vision loss to support independence, employment, and quality of life. The specialist provides individualized and group employment services, helping consumers pursue employment outcomes and coordinate support with families, service providers, and community partners. The role also builds state capacity through training, outreach, and collaboration with vocational rehabilitation and other organizations.

What you'll do

• Provide job readiness training, job development, placement, coaching, and other vocational rehabilitation services
• deliver employment-focused individual and group services in mutually agreed formats
• collaborate with community partners to execute Individualized Plans for Employment
• provide additional direct services such as assistive technology, daily living assistance, and self-advocacy training as needed
• identify service gaps
• conduct outreach and training
• support transitions to home communities
• coordinate with schools, vocational rehabilitation, families, and other providers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

deafblind employment specialist

kentucky

helen keller services

vocational rehabilitation

employment services

job development

job placement

job coaching

deafblind services

community partnerships

$55k–$58k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• four weeks’ paid vacation annually
• paid personal and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• 403(b) with employer match
• employee assistance program
• career advancement opportunities
• professional development.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, special education, or a related field and three to five years of experience. Benefits include four weeks of paid vacation, paid personal and sick time, 11 paid holidays, insurance, 403(b) with employer match, and professional development.

About the employer

Helen Keller Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.