| |
Employment Opportunities
Company Summary
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind is Florida's largest and oldest nonprofit serving the needs of the blind and
visually impaired. Through education, training, research and vision enhancement, Miami Lighthouse provides hope,
confidence, and independence to people of all ages, transforming the lives of over 75,000 blind and visually
impaired people annually, from babies to seniors, and their families. Our programs’ impact is statewide,
national, and international.
Benefits
Miami Lighthouse is proud to provide one of the most comprehensive benefits program in the not-for-profit
industry. Our benefits package includes life insurance and long-term disability at little or no cost to our
employees; voluntary benefits, including health insurance with Florida Blue for which Miami Lighthouse
subsidizes a significant portion of the premium, dental, vision, and short-term disability; generous employer
funded 401(k); and above average paid days off.
Career opportunities available at Miami Lighthouse
for the Blind
Children’s Program Coordinator
Family and Children Support Specialist
This position carries the major responsibilities for providing organizational support and assistance to the Manager
of Children’s Services. This includes interpreting and managing data, using discretion in responding to internal and
external contacts and making independent decisions in the introduction and coordination of information for potential
referrals and active clients of Miami Lighthouse. This position will manage matters of significance making
professionalism and confidentiality critical requirements of performance in carrying out duties.
The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:
- Some college coursework required. Associate's degree or equivalent from College or technical school preferred.
- At least one year of experience as an Administrative Assistant or related position.
- Working experience in a not-for-profit organization is a plus.
- Experience working with children preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with a database preferred.
- Ability to learn and use agency database and computer network with efficiency.
- Excellent organizational skills such as planning, prioritizing, organizing workload, handling multiple
deadlines.
- Skilled gathering data, analyzing information, and preparing reports.
- Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence, effectively present information and respond to questions
from groups of managers, clients,customers, and the general public.
- Ability to respond effectively to complaints or concerns.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License and/or ability to get to various locations.
- High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.
- Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and criminal background screening.
The Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired—Florida’s largest and most successful non-profit
organization committed to assisting persons with low vision—is expanding its exciting programs to make
transformational differences in people’s lives.
Miami Lighthouse has received nine consecutive 4-star ratings from the national evaluator Charity Navigator
placing it among the top 1% of nonprofits in the entire United States. Only two nonprofits in Florida have achieved this
prestigious status, and Miami Lighthouse is the only nonprofit in Miami with nine consecutive 4-star ratings.
This position carries the major responsibilities for providing support and services to blind or visually
impaired children ages birth to fourteen and their families. This position will manage matters of significance making
professionalism and confidentiality critical requirements of performance in carrying out duties.
This is a full-time position, with a highly competitive salary, superb benefits and working environment.
The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher experience with support groups and individual and or family counseling.
- Completion of required training within 2 years of hire or as required for curriculum compliance.
- Experience working with support groups or service coordination preferred.
- Experience working with children with special needs and their families preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English and Spanish.
- Be proficient in use of computers including Microsoft Office and Internet research.
- Maintains professional accreditation, licensing and/or continuing education as required.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License and/or ability to travel to the community.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, their families and the general public.
- High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.
- Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a criminal background screening.
Application Process
For immediate and confidential consideration, please
forward your resume or application and salary requirements to:
Lourdes Hurtado,
Human Resources Manager
601 SW 8th Avenue, Miami, FL 33130
E-mail:
employment@miamilighthouse.org
Fax: (305) 285-6967
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster
English Version
Spanish Version
Equal
Employment Opportunity (EEO) Poster
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster
English Version
Spanish Version
E-Verify Participation Poster
English
Version
Spanish
Version
Right to Work Poster
English
Version
Spanish
Version
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-Free Workplace
E-Verify Participant
Miami Lighthouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We
evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion,
ancestry, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital
status, familial status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any
other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The EEO is the Law poster is available here:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm
|
|
