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<DIV>Greetings to all!</DIV>
<DIV>Please read and share the following information pertaining to a search
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an Executive Director for the NJ CBVI.</DIV>
<DIV>Thanks for your continued support.</DIV>
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<DIV>We care. We share. We grow. We make a difference<BR>Joe Ruffalo,
President
<BR>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey <BR>973 743
0075<BR>nfbnj1@verizon.net<BR><A
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<DIV>New Jersey Department of Human Services</DIV>
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<DIV>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</DIV>
<DIV>Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired</DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>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. </DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>Salary is commensurate with education and experience.</DIV>
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<DIV>Qualified applicants should send a resume and a contact list of three
(3)
professional references, by March 23, 2018 to the attention of:</DIV>
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<DIV>Bonny E. Fraser</DIV>
<DIV>Assistant Commissioner </DIV>
<DIV>222 South Warren Street</DIV>
<DIV>PO Box 700</DIV>
<DIV>Trenton, NJ 08625</DIV>
<DIV>Resumes may be emailed to DHSResumes@dhs.state.nj.us</DIV>
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<DIV>New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer</DIV>
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