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!
 
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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 workplaces, homes, and communities.

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 is committed to providing a fair, respectful, and safe workplace for everyone. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We follow all federal, state, and local laws that protect individuals from discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories when allowed by law.

 

The Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) serves people across Washington, and we aim to deliver services in a way that is fair, accessible, and responsible to each person’s needs. Our customers come from many backgrounds and life experiences, and we work to ensure every individual receives clear information, meaningful support, and a path forward that makes sense for them.

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.

 

Adaptive Technology Specialist - 2026-DSB-001

Adaptive Technology Specialist (IT Business Analyst - Journey)

Tacoma

In this role, you will analyze and assess the informational technology and rehabilitation engineering requirements of businesses, participants with blindness, Deaf-Blindness, and low vision for their employment accommodations. As the subject matter expert, you will apply emerging and evolving technologies to current and future business and participants needs. This includes recommending, designing, and implementing accessible technology solutions for employment and educational environments. 

The Adaptive Technology Specialist is responsible for providing recommendations to businesses and participants employers to meet or exceed Section 508 and other accessibility standards through business IT analysis, software, and website compatibility testing. Other duties include evaluating the need for technical support, recruit, evaluate and manage vendors, provide advanced technology resolutions, make accessible software and web design recommendations, provide skill development/refreshment and evaluation of technical innovations, provide Adaptive Technology education to businesses, participants, community partners, and employers.

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

 

 

Vision Rehabilitation Specialist- Senior Itinerant - 2025-DSB-014

Vision Rehabilitation Specialist - Senior Itinerant

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 - 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).