Overnight Awake

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 a part time career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as an Overnight Awake in our Residence facility in Sands Point, NY.

The Overnight Awake is responsible for assisting consumers who reside in the residence with their communication, fire evacuation, personal management, home management, and emergency situations. Additional assistance in other areas may be required in accordance with Department of Health regulations.

We have one part time overnight shift, Saturday-Sunday 12am-8am EST. Pay rate

$22.94/hour.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• 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 such as going to stores for needed supplies or fast-food establishments.
• Assisting with the residence protocols and procedures for recreation activities as designed and implemented by the Recreation Specialist and supervisory staff.
• Supporting 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
• Participating 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.

• REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• 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.

• 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
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Fully Paid Medical Insurance
• Short Term Disability/ Life Insurance
• Voluntary Ancillary plans
• 403b Program with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance program
• Career Advancement Opportunities

*Candidates have the option to accept the position No-Frills. No-frills positions receive an additional 10% premium on the hourly rate of pay, but do not participate in the Union Health Insurance Plan. Individuals seeking a No-frills position must show they have alternative insurance to be eligible.