[NFBNJ] Executive Director CBVI post

[joe ruffalo]

Greetings to all!
Please read and share the following information pertaining to a search for 
an Executive Director for the NJ CBVI.
Thanks for your continued support.

We care. We share. We grow. We make a difference
Joe Ruffalo, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
973 743 0075
nfbnj1 at verizon.net
www.nfbnj.org
Raising Expectations To Live The Life You Want!



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New Jersey Department of Human Services

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The Executive Director, as the chief administrative officer, assumes a 
position of leadership in directing and managing the overall goals and 
programs of the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired.  The 
Commission promotes and provides services in the areas of education, 
employment, independence and eye health.  It provides specialized services 
to persons with vision problems; educates and works in the community to 
reduce the incidence of vision loss; and works to improve attitudes 
concerning people with vision loss.

Job Description:  The position reports to the Commissioner or other senior 
official in the Department of Human Services and is responsible for 
supervising the Division’s daily program management and administration as 
well as providing operational and policy direction.   The Executive Director 
is responsible toprovide or ensure access to services that will enable 
consumers to obtain their fullest measure of self-reliance and quality of 
life and fully integrate into their community. The Commission recognizes 
three major priorities, they are: 1) providing specialized services to 
persons with vision problems in the areas of vocational rehabilitation, 
education and independent living; 2) educating and working in the community 
to reduce the incidence of vision loss, and; 3) advocating to businesses and 
local communities for educational and employment opportunities on behalf of 
New Jersey residents who are blind or visually impaired.

Qualifications:  This position requires a Bachelor’s degree supplemented by 
a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Business Administration, 
Public Administration, Social Work, Education, Special Education or related 
field and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience with programs for the 
Blind and Visually Impaired, including five (5) years of supervisory 
experience in organization, administration, and fiscal management.

Residency Law:  The New Jersey First Act requires that public employees 
reside in New Jersey, unless exempted under the law or currently a NJ State 
government employee.  If not a NJ resident, relocation must take place 
within one year after employment.  Please refer to the New Jersey First Act.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Qualified applicants should send a resume and a contact list of three (3) 
professional references, by March 23, 2018 to the attention of:

Bonny E. Fraser
Assistant Commissioner
222 South Warren Street
PO Box 700
Trenton, NJ  08625
Resumes may be emailed to DHSResumes at dhs.state.nj.usNew Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
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