[Rehab] FW: Orientation and Training Center (OTC) Administrator (WMS 2)

[Dick Davis]

Dear List Members,

Here is a good job for someone.

Dick Davis, Chair
NFB Employment Committee



*From:* Jim Portillo [mailto:jpcruzer at outlook.com]
*Sent:* Thursday, May 30, 2019 12:40 PM
*To:* Jim Portillo <jpcruzer at outlook.com>
*Subject:* FW: Orientation and Training Center (OTC) Administrator (WMS 2)
*Importance:* High



*Hello,*



The Orientation and Training Center where I work, located in Seattle, is
looking for a new Program Manager (someone who will run the program).
We’ve been encouraged to spread the word to people who might be interested
in such a position.  We need people with knowledge in the Rehabilitation
system and in the field of blindness and blindness training.  Hopefully
we’ll get plenty of applicants so that we can select the right person for
the job.  The email follows.





*From:* Cox, Kristina (DSB)
*Sent:* Friday, April 5, 2019 3:54 PM
*Subject:* Orientation and Training Center (OTC) Administrator (WMS 2)
*Importance:* High



Hello, All DSB:



Please spread far and wide, we are recruiting for an Orientation and
Training Center Administrator
<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2402124/orientation-and-training-center-otc-administrator?keywords=Orientation%20and%20Training%20Center%20(OTC)%20Administrator%20&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs>
in the DSB Seattle Office.





*The goal of the Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) is to assist in
the stable employment of Blind, Deaf Blind and Low Vision clients. The
purpose of the Orientation and Training Center (OTC) Administrator is to
manage the programs and participant activity performed by the agency with
residential and commuting students located in the Orientation and Training
Center (OTC) in the Seattle area. The position is a leadership role that is
responsible for a multi-disciplinary team along with managing a budget of
over $1 million dollars. The funds provide a number of services that
include assessments, adjustment to blindness, self-advocacy, adaptive
skills of living, and vocational training services that serve 60-100
Washington State residents who are blind, low vision, or deaf blind. The
ability to provide these services fulfills the agency's mission of
"Inclusion, Independence, and Economic Vitality for individuals with visual
disabilities.*



*Qualifications*

*Required:*

Bachelor's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Public or
Business Administration, Adult Education, or related field required;

*OR*

Six (6) years' experience in public administration and/or developing and
managing adult educational training programs

*AND*

*Expert knowledge of current rehabilitation teaching practices*

*Special Requirement:*

   - Must pass Criminal Justice Records Check

*Preferred/Desired: *

   - Masters' Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling,
   Rehabilitation Teaching, Public or Business Administration, Adult
   Education, or a related field
   - Work experience with a range of people with disabilities
   - Experience in:
      - Job readiness/vocational training
      - Adaptive technologies of blindness and low vision
      - Work within a public Vocational Rehabilitation program
      - English as a Second Language (ESL) training
      - Managing distance learning programs
      - Curriculum development and course scheduling
      - Supervisory experience





*Supplemental Information*

*Please attach the following documents, failure to do so may result in not
being considered for the position:*

   - A *letter of interest* that shows your personality and voice to
   describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific
   qualifications for this position;
   - *Current resume*, detailing experience, and education; and
   - A list of at least three (3) *professional references* with current
   telephone numbers.

By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is
true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or
misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or
dismissal if employed.

*VETERAN'S PREFERENCE*
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's
Preference *MUST *attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of
military service. *Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as
social security numbers.*



We celebrate our differences and we are committed to a workplace that
supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race,
religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or
related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity,
age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a
disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will
also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with
applicable federal, state and local laws.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance with their application or
need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 664-1960 or
toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access
the *Washington
Relay Service. <http://www.washingtonrelay.com/>*

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online
application, contact Lolo Florentino Arevalo at (360) 407-8074 or
*Lolo.arevalo at des.wa.gov
<Lolo.arevalo at des.wa.gov>*





Thanks,



Kristina Cox

Executive Assistant and HR Consultant

Department of Services for the Blind

PO Box 40933

Olympia, WA 98504

(360) 725-3836