Please spread far and wide, we are recruiting for an Orientation and
Training Center Administrator
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and-training-center-otc-administrator?keywords=Orientation%20and%20Training%
20Center%20(OTC)%20Administrator%20&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs> in the
DSB Seattle Office.
The goal of the Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) is to assist in
the stable employment of Blind, Deaf Blind and Low Vision clients. The
purpose of the Orientation and Training Center (OTC) Administrator is to
manage the programs and participant activity performed by the agency with
residential and commuting students located in the Orientation and Training
Center (OTC) in the Seattle area.
The position is a leadership role that is responsible for a
multi-disciplinary team along with managing a budget of over $1 million
dollars. The funds provide a number of services that include assessments,
adjustment to blindness, self-advocacy, adaptive skills of living, and
vocational training services that serve 60-100 Washington State residents
who are blind, low vision, or deaf blind. The ability to provide these
services fulfills the agency's mission of "Inclusion, Independence, and
Economic Vitality for individuals with visual disabilities.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Public or
Business Administration, Adult Education, or related field required;
OR
Six (6) years' experience in public administration and/or developing and
managing adult educational training programs
AND
Expert knowledge of current rehabilitation teaching practices
Special Requirement:
* Must pass Criminal Justice Records Check
Preferred/Desired:
* Masters' Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling,
Rehabilitation Teaching, Public or Business Administration, Adult Education,
or a related field
* Work experience with a range of people with disabilities
* Experience in:
* Job readiness/vocational training
* Adaptive technologies of blindness and low vision
* Work within a public Vocational Rehabilitation program
* English as a Second Language (ESL) training
* Managing distance learning programs
* Curriculum development and course scheduling
* Supervisory experience
Supplemental Information
Please attach the following documents, failure to do so may result in not
being considered for the position:
* A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to
describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific
qualifications for this position;
* Current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
* A list of at least three (3) professional references with current
telephone numbers.
By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is
true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or
misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or
dismissal if employed.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's
Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of
military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as
social security numbers.
We celebrate 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.
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. http://www.washingtonrelay.com/
Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online
application, contact Lolo Florentino Arevalo at (360) 407-8074 or
Lolo.arevalo at des.wa.gov