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 90,000 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

Heiken Data Entry Specialist
Heiken Program Coordinator
Optometric Technician Driver
Optical Program Coordinator
Children Specialist
Driver
Senior Director of Grant Administration

Heiken Data Entry Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is to enter clients and services data using the Aware and/or in-house database system.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience performing high volume data entry with accuracy or experience in an administrative environment or related experience.
• Previous experience working with a database preferred.
• Proficient in use of computers including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to learn and use agency’s databases and computer network with efficiency.
• Excellent typing skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds and disabilities.
• High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background and a drug test screening.

Heiken Program Coordinator

This position carries the major responsibilities for coordinating and scheduling IVP visits and handling day-to-day office and clinical operations.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma required. Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience working with database and running queries/reports.
• Previous experience working in a medical office is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required; Creole preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet research.
• Ability to learn and use agency database and computer network with efficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills such as planning, prioritizing, organizing workload, handling multiple deadlines.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and ability to travel within the state of Florida.
• High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information; able to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background and a drug test screening.

Optometric Technician Driver

This position is responsible for the day-to-day activities necessary to implement the eye health/vision care program, including driving the eye care mobile unit to schools and assisting the optometric physicians with examinations. This position is center-based and itinerant for Miami-Dade County and Statewide.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma required. Associate’s degree from an accredited college preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience driving a bus or truck preferred.
• Ability to drive a van or mobile unit.
• Physical Exams are required to be completed annually.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must be able to move, lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 35 – 40 lbs. of ophthalmic equipment on a daily basis.
• Good computers skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn and use agency database and computer network with efficiency.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required. Creole is preferred.
• Ability to write reports.
• Able to work a flexible schedule and travel throughout the state of Florida.
• Reliable and prompt in meeting assignment expectations.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and criminal background screening.
• Must be able to successfully complete the fingerprint process from Miami-Dade County Public Schools and obtain an identification badge for access to school grounds.

Optical Program Coordinator

Excellent career opportunity at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired!

This position carries the major responsibilities for coordinating and scheduling IVP visits and handling day-to-day office and clinical operations.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma required. Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience working with database and running queries/reports.
• Previous experience working in a medical office is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required; Creole preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet research.
• Ability to learn and use agency database and computer network with efficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills such as planning, prioritizing, organizing workload, handling multiple deadlines.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and ability to travel within the state of Florida.
• High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information; able to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background and a drug test screening.

Children Specialist

Excellent career opportunity at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired!

This position carries the major responsibilities for providing comprehensive rehabilitation/developmental training and family/home intervention services to children aged birth to six and their families.

This is a full-time position eligible for benefits.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience working with infants and toddlers
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Experience working with children with disabilities or therapeutic playgroups preferred
• Completion of required trainings (i.e. VIISA, INSITE, PAT) within 2 years of hire or as required for curriculum compliance
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Proficient in use of computers including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet research
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• 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 criminal background screening

Driver

Miami Lighthouse is looking for Drivers to join its team!

The Driver is responsible for transporting clients within Miami-Dade County to and from the Miami Lighthouse using company vehicles. This position will also be responsible with general housekeeping duties.

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...

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of experience driving a bus or passenger van
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and clean driving record required
• Must be able to work a full-time flexible schedule
• Experience working with children or people with disabilities preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background and drug test screening

Senior Director of Grant Administration

This position develops grant strategies based upon our capacity. In collaboration with our Program team, the impact of this position is the scaling up and increasing the scope of programs. Meetings with foundation administrators or collaborators may be required before applications are submitted or before we are invited to submit an application. Employee must understand our programs by participating in actual program delivery and through coordinating strategy meetings which in some cases may require both the program team along with accounting staff.

This is a full-time position eligible for benefits. Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired is proud to provide one of the most comprehensive benefits program in the not-for-profit industry, including life insurance, long term disability and concierge services at no cost to the employees; voluntary benefits, such as health, dental, and vision insurance, short term disability; generous employer funded 401(k); and above average paid days off.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications or related field; Masters of Business Administration or Health administration preferred.
• Grant writing experience required; minimum 4 years.
• Experience in sponsored program compliance. Demonstration of progressive leadership in the management of the complete grant process from the perspective of both foundations providing the funds and entities receiving the funds.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and writing with a logical perspective pertaining to collaborators, grantors and other foundation relationships.
• Proficiency in MS office, Word, Excel and Access. Knowledge of The Raiser’s Edge fundraising software preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others on projects with critical deadlines.
• Ability to work in a critical team environment with excellent business communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.

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

Click here for the Application for Employment.

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