Chief Financial & Operations Officer

Lacey

Reporting to the agency’s Executive Director, the Chief Financial & Operations Officer (CFOO) provides leadership and oversight for DSB’s effective operations (fiscal, purchasing and procurement (including contracting), records management, risk management/safety, business systems administration and facilities) for the Independent Living, Vocational Rehabilitation, Youth Services, and Business Enterprise programs within the agency. This position utilizes leadership and oversight to ensure all programs in agency are aligned with fiscal and operational policy, process and controls for secure operations under federal and state grant structures, and for optimal service delivery that meets the needs of the agency customers.

The CFOO position supports the agency mission by ensuring proper use of state and federal resources. This role has strategic accountability and long-range planning for agency operational and fiscal matters and is expected to be strategic in maintaining continuity and effectiveness of agency system-wide operations. Responsibilities include consulting, researching, educating around and forecasting impact of legislative and policy issues as well as the creation and implementation of policies regarding agency operational and financial matters. This position provides technical assistance to ensure the agency is able to provide necessary services within compliance with federal fiscal and grant regulations and state requirements. The incumbent is responsible for assessing, managing, and mitigating risk to the agency and its operations, and is also accountable for improving external and internal communications and information sharing; and assuring the DSB workforce has the tools to accomplish program goals and activities that protect and improve the independence, inclusion and economic vitality of people with visual disabilities in the State of Washington.

For complete position description, qualifications, benefits, and application, visit State of Washington Job Opportunities - Chief Financial and Operations Manager

Communication Consultant 5

Multiple Locations Statewide

The Communication Consultant 5 ensures DSB connects with employees, customers, and stakeholders to achieve agency goals through strategic internal and external communications. The role plans, organizes, and directs communications and public relations activities that impact multiple programs and divisions across the agency, advancing DSB’s mission of working together with individuals who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Low Vision so they can flourish in their homes, communities, and workplaces.

By leading agency-wide communications, including public affairs, media relations, branding, digital content, marketing, and outreach, the position develops and implements strategies, produces impactful materials, manages the agency’s website and social media, and consults with staff to ensure consistent messaging. The role supports an accessible and prosperous future without limits, and models DSB’s values of empathy, integrity, and collaboration in every interaction.

This position can be located in Seattle, King County or Lacey, Thurston County.

For complete position description, qualifications, benefits, and application, visit State of Washington Job Opportunities - Communication Consultant 5

Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Senior - Traveling

Statewide

The Vision Rehabilitation Specialist - Senior Itinerant, analyzes and assesses the adaptive skills of customers 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, the Vision Rehabilitation Specialist - Senior Itinerant applies superior emerging and evolving technologies and training methods to current and future customers and employers. They recommend and help develop the curriculum and implement training methodologies to customers and employers seeking to accommodate their staff in accordance with Section 508 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This travelling position is unique in that it will provide intermittent training and support to customers across the state as case load and needs increase and support is necessary. This position also recruits, evaluates and manages vendors who provide specialized adaptive rehabilitation training and teaching to customers. It develops program standards related to Low Vision Evaluations, develops and monitors their budget for Low Vision kit and Adaptive Tools. It also provides adaptive education to businesses, customers, community partners, and employers.

Applicants can choose to work from one of many offices located in Washington State: Seattle, Tacoma, Lacey/Olympia, Vancouver, Spokane and Yakima.

For complete position description, qualifications, benefits, and application, visit State of Washington Job Opportunities - Vision Rehabilitation Specialist - Senior Itinerant.

Vision Rehabilitation Specialist – Senior (In-Training)

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 these positions, 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 a vacancy in Yakima, WA.

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