Hello fellow NOMC Friends and Colleagues, The Dept. of Services for the Blind in Washington State is recruiting for a Youth Services Specialist in the Vancouver, Washington Area (just across from Portlant). I would love to get some solid applicants. For what it's worth, I (Deja Powell) would be your supervisor and we could plan all sorts of fun events for youth in Washington. I hope you'll consider applying. Let me know if you have questions! :) Dear Stakeholders and Community Partners: The Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) is recruiting to fill a Youth Service Specialist position. This position primarily serves youth within the South Region of Washington to include Clark, Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Lewis, Klickitat, Pacific and Skamania counties. Interested parties are encouraged to apply online for these opportunities as soon as possible for earliest consideration. JAWS users: follow this link to Careers.wa.gov https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fwashington%3Fdepartment%255b0%255d%3DDept.%2520of%2520Services%2520for%2520the%2520Blind%26sort%3DPostingDate%257CDescending&data=04%7C01%7CDeja.Powell%40dsb.wa.gov%7C9b6b773aaa8a4ebc1b1b08d9db7867db%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C637782132449734487%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ZrNKwGW3KIlzI9n9e%2FuBpnAJnTbjDlwzB7J6E7OM%2FBc%3D&reserved=0, 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. Brief descriptions of open recruitments follow below. The Youth Services Specialist (Program Specialist 3) https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fwashington%2Fjobs%2F3378300%2Fyouth-services-specialist-program-specialist-3&data=04%7C01%7CDeja.Powell%40dsb.wa.gov%7C9b6b773aaa8a4ebc1b1b08d9db7867db%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C637782132449734487%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=PNKGdTPEd85siPr%2BCV4y%2BaSxIE0cHrmWfFXkbmNZsmk%3D&reserved=0 coordinates and provide comprehensive pre-employment transition career exploration services to blind and visually impaired youth. The Youth Services Specialist (Program Specialist 3) https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fwashington%2Fjobs%2F3378300%2Fyouth-services-specialist-program-specialist-3&data=04%7C01%7CDeja.Powell%40dsb.wa.gov%7C9b6b773aaa8a4ebc1b1b08d9db7867db%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C637782132449734487%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=PNKGdTPEd85siPr%2BCV4y%2BaSxIE0cHrmWfFXkbmNZsmk%3D&reserved=0 will develop and organize activities and workshops that provide career experience, job readiness, self-advocacy, workplace skills and post-secondary academic preparation counseling. The Youth Services Specialist (Program Specialist 3) https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fwashington%2Fjobs%2F3378300%2Fyouth-services-specialist-program-specialist-3&data=04%7C01%7CDeja.Powell%40dsb.wa.gov%7C9b6b773aaa8a4ebc1b1b08d9db7867db%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C637782132449734487%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=PNKGdTPEd85siPr%2BCV4y%2BaSxIE0cHrmWfFXkbmNZsmk%3D&reserved=0 collaborates with families, educational and vocational partners to expand work experience opportunities for youth in their home areas year-round. *Opportunity for All: * The Department of Services for the Blind celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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. *Contact Information:* Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. For questions about any of these recruitments or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or email jobs at des.wa.gov. Thank you for your interest. Please share widely with your networks and contacts! DSB HR & Executive Team -- *Deja M. Powell, MA, NOMC* Wa. Dept. of Services for the Blind OTC, DIrector Phone: 801.891.3430 Twitter: @slateandstylish Instagram: @SlateandStylishDeja *"Anyone who ever gave you confidence, you owe them a lot." -Breakfast at Tiffany's*