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

Case Manager
Teacher Assistant
Heiken Program Coordinator
Children’s Program Coordinator
Family and Children Support Specialist

Case Manager

Miami Lighthouse is looking for a Case Manager to join its team!

The Case Manager is responsible for providing case management services to clients in the Senior Group Activities Program (SGA). The SGA Case Manager will be responsible for maintaining accurate documentation of case management services in the database.

This is a full-time position with great benefits.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology or other related field.
• Experience working in eldercare preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Experience or training in the field of blindness preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• 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 work with seniors, and people of diverse backgrounds and disabilities.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, their families and the general public.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and/or ability to travel within the community.
• High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background and a drug test screening.

Teacher Assistant

This position is responsible for providing support and assistance to the daily operations of the Lighthouse Learning Pre-K Program to include assisting the classroom teacher with daily routines and transition between activities.

This is a Full-time position eligible for benefits.

The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• DCF 45-hour certification preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Nurturing and patience when dealing with children.
• Ability to work well with teachers and staff, and build good relationships with children and their parents.
• Ability to engage in physical activity with children; stand and walk for long periods of time; bend, climb, kneel, sit on the floor and lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and/or ability to travel within the community.
• 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.

Children’s Program Coordinator

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.

Family and Children Support Specialist

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 trainings 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 accreditations, licensing and/or continuing education as required.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• 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

Click here for the Application for Employment.

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