[nfbmi-talk] Job Opportunity

[Terry D. Eagle]

Job Title:  Executive Director (07123)

Opening Date/Time:  Wed. 07/10/13 12:00 AM Pacific Time

Closing Date/Time:  Thu. 10/10/13 5:00 PM Pacific Time

Salary:  $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Job Type:  Full Time - Permanent

Location:  Thurston County - Lacey, Washington

Department:  Dept. of Social and Health Services

WASHINGTON State Independent Living Council

P.O. Box 45343            Olympia, WA 98504

1-800-624-4105

www.wasilc.org

This position will remain open until filled. Candidate review will be
on-going and

the hiring authority has the right to make a decision at any point during
the process.

It is in the applicant's best interest to apply ASAP.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT & DESCRIPTION

The Washington State Independent Living Council (WA SILC) is seeking
applicants to

fill the Executive Director position.

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of WA SILC and
is located

in the department of Social and Health Services, Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation,

Lacey, Washington.

WA SILC PURPOSE:

The WA SILC is an 11 member council appointed by the Governor.

The primary purpose of WA SILC is to promote independent living for people
with disabilities

in Washington State. Together with the Washington Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation

(DVR) and the Washington Department of Services for the Blind (DSB), the
SILC jointly

develops and signs the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) which is
submitted

every three years to the federal Department of Education Rehabilitation
Services

Administration (RSA). The WA SILC is also responsible for monitoring,
reviewing,

and evaluating the implementation of the SPIL as well as submitting
revisions, as

necessary, to reflect changes in goals, activities or resources that impact
Independent

Living in Washington State.

WA SILC works closely with the Association of Centers for Independent Living
of Washington

(ACIL-WA) to strengthen the network of centers and collaborates with ACIL-WA
concerning

issues that affect citizens of Washington with disabilities.

WA SILC also coordinates activities with other State councils, including the
State

Rehabilitation Council and the Rehabilitation Council for the Blind, and
shares information

to agencies, organizations, consumers, policy makers and legislators
throughout the

state about issues that affect Washingtonians with disabilities.

WA SILC is authorized to meet four times each year to conduct official
business.

WA SILC also conducts forums at various locations throughout the state. All
meetings

and forums are open to the public.

WA SILC also provides periodic reports to the public and to the federal
government

that describes activities and progress on achieving goals in the SPIL.

 Duties:

RESPONSIBILITIES of the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

Provide training, technical assistance and consultation to WA SILC members
related

to development, submission and monitoring of the State Plan for Independent
Living

(SPIL). This may include research and data gathering, arranging
presentations on

relevant topics, arranging or providing training on the role of the WA SILC
and Independent

Living philosophy, communicating timelines and processes to ensure the
adequacy of

SPIL monitoring activities, and other activities requested by the Chair on
behalf

of the WA SILC.

Coordinate with state agency councils, state agencies, private organizations
and

other entities to exchange information and to conduct activities related to
the SPIL.

This may include serving on councils or boards, making presentations to
groups, representing

the WA SILC at public events, providing information to policy makers,
including the

state legislature, and governor's office, etc.

Assure that all WA SILC meetings and public forums comply with the State
Open Meetings

Act, are held in accessible locations, and reasonable accommodations are
available

to people with disabilities including materials in alternative formats and
alternative

modes of communication.

Prepare and submit the State Plan for Independent living and submit federal,
state,

and other reports as required by the RSA, the governor's office, and any
other funding

sources or compliance bodies.

Ensure that the WA SILC membership is represented by all required agencies
and organizations.

Conduct member recruitment activities to ensure diverse membership related
to characteristics

such as diversity of people with disabilities, geographic location, ethnic
diversity,

and members from diverse cultures.

Manage day-to-day operation of WA SILC including the supervision of the
executive

assistant; arrangement of travel for staff and members in compliance with
state travel

regulations; management of an operational budget of approximately $180
thousand.

 Qualifications:

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university. Equivalent
experience in

human services, public administration or related field may be substituted
year for

year to meet the educational requirement.

Five years program management experience, preferably with board-staff
relationships

in public and/ or non-profit organizations.

Three years personnel management and supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge of Independent Living philosophy and services. Experience working
in a

Center for Independent Living or on a State Independent Living Council
preferred.

Knowledge of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended with
specific knowledge

of Title VII Independent Living statutes and regulations is preferred.

Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability rights
laws

and policies is preferred. .

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with strategic planning.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience engaging in public policy and
legislative processes.

Ability to develop knowledge of and implement state contracting, travel
regulations,

the State Open Meetings Act, and other relevant regulations.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a
wide array

of constituents including consumers, advocates, staff, agencies, the general
public,

and policy makers.

Demonstrated ability to build consensus among individuals with diverse
viewpoints.

Knowledge and ability to manage an operational budget.

Experience and ability to work collaboratively with people and organizations
that

work with and for people with disabilities.

Ability to maintain a flexible schedule and willingness to travel throughout
the

State.

Ability to work independently and provide supervision to others.

Working knowledge of work processing, spreadsheet, presentation, email, and
web software.

 Supplemental Information:

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

Please provide a resume, 3 professional references, and a cover letter
including

responses to the following questions:

.          Please describe your knowledge and philosophy of independent
living.

.          Please describe your experience in program administration.

.          Please describe your perception of the roles and responsibilities
of the

Council as a Board of Directors and those of the Executive Director.

Send to: Deborah Cook,

debcook at uw.edu

Only email submissions with attached electronic documents will be accepted.

This position announcement will remain open as long as need in order to fill
the

position.

For questions regarding this announcement, please contact Deborah Cook:

Email:

debcook at uw.edu

.

Phone: 206-616-5913.

WA SILC was established under the authority of Title VII Section 705 of the
Rehabilitation

Act of 1973 as amended, (P.L. 102-569), and Washington State Executive Order
93-04

as superseded by Executive Order 04-05.