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.

 

OTC Manager - 2026-DSB-003

Orientation and Training Center Manager (WMS 02)

Seattle

The focus of this position is to lead the Orientation and Training Center (OTC), located in Seattle, into alignment with the agency's culture, work and processes, and to assist the agency, staff and customers in achieving expected outcomes. This position is responsible for managing the programs and all customer activity performed by the agency in the OTC for residential and commuting students. 

This position provides leadership for the Orientation and Training Center to:

  • Manage, grow and streamline residential program services to promote highest quality adaptive skills training and adjustment to blindness activities which provide agency customers a strong foundation for their job-readiness and vocational goals
  • Educate and incorporate the Agency cultural values within teams
  • Emphasize and encourage vocational context for all multidisciplinary team staff roles
  • Establish, review and revise agency and program procedure
  • Work to ensure staff continuously review and refine understanding of the subtle contexts of working in the field of disability
  • Fill all staff vacancies in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement, state HR requirements, needs of agency and local team, and agency values for diversity/disability representation among the workforce
  • Communicate staff performance expectations and conduct performance reviews and evaluations
  • Resolve and mediate conflict situations

The Orientation and Training Center contributes to the agency mission by providing intensive training and other experiences that empower students to increase their self-awareness, self-advocacy, alternative skills of Blindness, and employability to their maximum potential. The OTC annually provides assessment, adjustment to blindness, self-advocacy, adaptive skills of living and vocational training services to 60-100 Washington State residents who are Blind, Deaf Blind and Low Vision to gain competitive, integrated employment.

For the complete position description, qualifications, benefits, and application, visit State of Washington Job Opportunities - Orientation and Training Center Manager (WMS 02). 

 

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

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 - 2025-DSB-013

Vision Rehabilitation Specialist – Senior (In-Training)

Lacey or 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 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).