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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 workplace, it’s a community.

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 achieve their desired goals towards independence, employment, and quality of life, based on their talents, preferences and aspirations. We currently have ONE part time career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as an Administrative Assistant/SSP for our Director of the Information, Research, and Professional Development (IRPD) department. The Administrative Assistant/SSP is responsible for the provision of administrative assistance, communication support, and support service provider assistance which will include providing visual and environmental information and some communication support for the IRPD Director.

Preference will be given to candidates located in the Santa Rosa, CA area. This position requires travel locally and periodiclally to our headquarters in Sands Point, NY.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

+ Process requisitions, receipts, credit card statements and other fiscal paperwork for the IRPD department

+ Assist with gathering and presenting department data for reports

+ Manage department activity and zoom calendars

+ Submit and manage department interpreter requests

+ Take notes during meetings and provide communication assistance during meetings

+ Support travel arrangements for IRPD department staff including Director, Research Specialist and Director of Professional Development Support access to online admin platforms (i.e. Concur, Blackbaud, ADP)

+ Support fiscal management (i.e. Reading and inserting info into financial spreadsheets)

+ Support editing documents (i.e. reading aloud and taking verbal instructions for edits)

+ Support facilitation of running Zoom meetings (i.e. providing visual info, supporting communication)

+ Support travel (i.e. sighted guide, communication support, driving)

+ Support online access/research (i.e. take verbal instructions to navigate the web to research information, fill out forms, etc.)

+ Responsible for other duties as may be assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor and/or the Director of the Department.

** position requires travel

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

+ Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree in related field.

+ Experience working with people who are DeafBlind or those with disabilities.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, Teams, and other applications such as Zoom and web browsers

+ Familiarity with, or ability to quickly learn, fiscal and human resources platforms such as ADP and Concur

+ Strong organizational and time management skills.

+ Demonstrated commitment to completion of projects in a timely manner.

+ Must possess a valid driver’s license

+ Strong writing skills

+ Strong communication skills

Pay Rate: $25/ hour – 20-25 hours per week.

Location- Santa Rosa, CA (preferred)

At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including:

+ Paid Vacation

+ Paid Sick Time

+ Personal Days

+ Paid Holidays

+ Voluntary Ancillary plans

+ 403b Program with Employer Match

+ Career Advancement Opportunities

HKNC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability to complete the essential functions of their job.