[NFBWATlk] Job Openings

[Kris Colcock]

Forwarding this email from Nohemy, please share with your networks!
Thanks, Yvonne
Please help us advertise job openings at DSB. I include what is open right
now and whom to contact with questions. Your help is greatly appreciated.
And more jobs will be posted after All-Staff, so I will be in touch as
those are available.
1. VRC 4 in training – Tacoma – questions to Bianca and/or me
As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 4 (VRC4) at DSB, your primary
objective is to empower and support individuals who are Blind, Deaf Blind,
and Low Vision, many of whom face additional disabilities, in achieving
greater independence and securing stable employment. In this pivotal role,
you will serve as a facilitator in identifying and securing essential
rehabilitation services to facilitate participants' success in attaining
independence and employment. You will collaborate closely with a diverse
team of professionals, working within a multi-disciplinary vocational
rehabilitation and independent living framework to deliver comprehensive
rehabilitation services to visually impaired and blind adults. As a VRC4,
your exceptional counseling skills will shine as you adeptly address the
unique rehabilitation needs of your caseload. Additionally, you will play a
vital role in training other professional staff, both locally and at the
statewide level, as the need arises, contributing to the ongoing success of
our mission to promote independence and stable employment for individuals
with visual impairments.
2. VRS – Senior in Training (O&M) combined posting for both Yakima and
Vancouver – questions to Bianca (Vancouver), Tina (Yakima), and/or me
As a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist - Senior, your role will involve
analyzing and evaluating the adaptive skills of individuals with Blindness,
Deaf-Blindness, and Low Vision to enhance their daily living activities and
employment readiness. You will serve as a subject matter expert in
Rehabilitation Teaching, Orientation & Mobility, employing cutting-edge
technologies and training methods to support both current and future
participants and employers. Your responsibilities will include recommending
and contributing to curriculum development, implementing training
methodologies, and ensuring compliance with Section 508 and the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA). Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in
recruiting, assessing, and managing vendors offering specialized adaptive
rehabilitation training. This position will also require you to establish
program standards for Low Vision Evaluations, oversee budgets for Low
Vision Labs and Adaptive Tools, and provide adaptive education to various
stakeholders, including businesses, participants, community partners, and
employers.
3. Pre-ETS Program Specialist (Vancouver) – questions to Matt Hines and/or
me
As a Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Specialist with DSB's
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program, you'll play a pivotal role in
supporting Blind, Deaf Blind, and Low Vision students aged 14-21 in their
journey towards meaningful employment. Working within a multi-disciplinary
team, you'll utilize exceptional communication and case management skills
to address the specialized rehabilitation needs of these individuals. Your
responsibilities will include coordinating and delivering comprehensive
career exploration services, facilitating workshops on job readiness and
workplace skills, and providing vital post-secondary academic preparation
counseling. Collaborating closely with families, educational institutions,
and vocational partners, you'll expand work experience opportunities for
youth within the Southwest Washington area. Additionally, you'll assess the
unique needs of each student and develop tailored services to ensure their
success. Your role as a regional resource will involve offering technical
assistance and consultation to program participants, staff, and partners,
ultimately contributing to the employment success of Blind, Deaf Blind, and
Low Vision individuals in our community.
Nohemy Solórzano-Thompson, PhD (she/her)
HR Liaison and DEI Program Manager
Department of Services for the Blind
4565 7th Ave SE
Lacey, WA 98503
Office phone: 360-725-3836
Cell phone: 564-999-1228
DSB Website