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Jenna Horan

Levittown,NY

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Placement Specialist

Helen Keller National Center
Sands Point, NY
10.2023 - Current
  • Facilitates and conducts work readiness and soft skills training classes for small groups.
  • Conduct vocational assessments for students with combined vision and hearing loss to identify strengths, skills, and support needs for successful employment placement.
  • Provides training to students and employer partners in communication strategies on the job.
  • Successfully placed DeafBlind students in various jobs and internships.
  • Collaborate and educate private, corporate, government, and non-profit employers with regard to students accessibility and accommodations.

Employment Training Specialist

Helen Keller National Center
Sands Point, NY
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provided vocational counseling and information to students as to work skills and appropriate work behaviors.
  • Made job modifications when necessary to allow DeafBlind students to perform jobs successfully.
  • Assist clients with self-advocacy regarding their responsibilities and opportunities at the work site, including identifying and requesting reasonable accommodations.
  • Collaborate with a transdisciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals to provide comprehensive training and support that promotes students vocational and personal success.

Employment Training Specialist

Mill Neck Services
Mill Neck, NY
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided competitive, supported, and extended employment services to Deaf individuals with developmental, physical, and mental health disabilities.
  • Assisted students in developing employment plans and understanding work benefits, schedules, and policies.
  • Prepared and maintained written case records and reports.

Employment Training Specialist Intern

Helen Keller National Center
Sands Point, NY
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Collaborated with team members to align and communicate students vocational training goals.
  • Provided hands-on instruction in essential job skills, including time management, clocking in/out, and workplace organization.
  • Supported DeafBlind students in achieving individualized employment goals, and fostering greater independence in the workplace.

Education

Master of Science - Disability Services in Higher Education

CUNY School of Professional Studies
New York, NY
05.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Queens College
Queens, NY
12.2022

Associate of Arts - American Sign Language

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
05.2021

Skills

  • Proficiency in American Sign Language
  • Knowledge of Braille
  • Familiar with adaptive technology
  • Knowledge of human guide techniques
  • Adapt to different communication methods
  • Support Service Provider

Timeline

Placement Specialist

Helen Keller National Center
10.2023 - Current

Employment Training Specialist

Helen Keller National Center
01.2023 - 10.2023

Employment Training Specialist

Mill Neck Services
02.2022 - 12.2022

Employment Training Specialist Intern

Helen Keller National Center
06.2021 - 08.2021

Master of Science - Disability Services in Higher Education

CUNY School of Professional Studies

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Queens College

Associate of Arts - American Sign Language

Nassau Community College

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