Careers at DSB

Do you want to help people who are Blind, Deaf-Blind or Low Vision in Washington State? Learn about current job openings!
 
Large, read upper case letters stacked in the shape of a square spelling out Join Our Team!

Do you want to join an agency that has consistently been a national leader among blind agencies in competitive employment? Join us in the advancement of our mission and you’ll help lead the way.

We work with individuals who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Low Vision so they can flourish in their homes, communities and workplaces.

DSB Employees have a higher level of engagement and job satisfaction as indicated by our continuous high ranking in the state-wide Employee Engagement Survey. DSB’s employee longevity and retention, among certain job classes, speaks for itself. To be a part of this dynamic culture of committed, mission driven and inclusive staff at DSB, apply today.

Washington State offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance and retirement. Employees enjoy extensive opportunities for professional and personal development.

 

Working with DSB

The State of Washington celebrates 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.

The Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) recognizes that in order to achieve our mission and vision in service of those who reside in Washington, we must embed the values of diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. The State of Washington is diverse, and our department must reflect that diversity. When we are representative of the people we serve, we can better address the disparities in outcomes of our services for marginalized and underrepresented communities through purposeful, tailored and equitable use of resources and programs.

DSB is committed to working with Governor Inslee in fulfilling his executive order EO 17-01, by following and adhering to the State Human Resources Directive 20-03.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

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.

 

Current openings

JAWS users: follow this link to Careers.wa.gov, tab to the job announcement you wish to read, hit enter, tab to the button labeled “APPLY” and hit enter, this should take you to a webpage where you can sign in to apply, or create an account.

 

Program Specialist 3 - 2025-DSB-015

Program Specialist 3 

Lacey

We’re hiring a Business Enterprise Program Specialist!  Please share this unique recruitment with those interested in supporting blind entrepreneurs own a vending facility in Washington State. 

This position is stationed out of Lacey but travels throughout Washington state supporting our current vendors operators and work to develop new operations.  The Program Specialist works within a small team, reporting to the BEP Manager on daily operations of business owners and operations. The incumbent will interact daily with agency staff, blind vending facility operators and licensees, building tenants and facility staff, contractors, suppliers, technicians, etc., reflecting the agency values of empathy, integrity and collaboration.

The position requires extensive travel, approximately 35% of the time, throughout the State with the use of a state vehicle.  The incumbent may need to lift, move and/or transport up to 60 lbs.

If you are a mover and shaker who enjoys consulting, training, with mechanical skills and experience in business and culinary and/or vending operations, or know of someone who is, please apply or share. 

For complete position description, qualifications, benefits, and application, visit State of Washington Job Opportunities - Program Specialist 3.

Vision Rehabilitation Specialist-Senior - 2025-DSB-013

Vision Rehabilitation Specialist – Senior (In-Training)

Vancouver & Yakima

As a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist - Senior you will analyze and assess the adaptive skills of DSB participants with Blindness, Deaf-Blindness, and Low Vision for their activities of daily living and employment readiness. As the Rehabilitation Teaching and Orientation & Mobility subject matter expert, you will apply superior emerging and evolving technologies and training methods to solve current and future participants and employer needs. 

You will recommend and help develop the curriculum and implement training methods for participants - and employers seeking to accommodate their staff in accordance with Section 508 and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 

In this position, you will also recruit, evaluate, and manage vendors who provide specialized adaptive rehabilitation training and teaching to participants. You'll develop program standards related to Low Vision Evaluations and develop and monitor budgets for Low Vision Labs and Adaptive Tools.  You'll also provide adaptive education to businesses, participants, community partners, and employers.

This recruitment will be used to fill 2 vacancies: Yakima, WA and Vancouver, WA. 

For complete position description, qualifications, benefits, and application, visit State of Washington Job Opportunities - Vision Rehabilitation Specialist – Senior (In-Training).