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Job Announcement
Title: Accessibility Manager
Location: Seattle, Washington
Dept.: Employee & Community Services
Reports to: Director of Employee & Community Services
Hours: Full Time M/F
Summary:
The purpose of this position is to oversee creation of a fully accessible environment for Lighthouse employees and participants in our programs and services. This position will also implement and oversee the Accommodations procedures at all LH locations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement written accessibility standards for all LH facilities
- Develop and implement written Accommodations process at all LH locations
- Work with and support O&M staff regarding accessibility issues
- Consult and act as a resource for other management and staff members in setting up accessible sites, departments, and individual jobs
- Develop department goals and outcome measures
- Develop and monitor Accessibility budget
- Coordinate and/or conduct accessibility evaluations for employees
- Develop and provide training for supervisors and managers about accessible environments and accommodations procedure
- Work cooperatively with other departments, including IT dept
- Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with community agencies and services
- Participate in Management Team meetings and activities
- Represent the Lighthouse in a positive and professional manner
- Travel to Inland Northwest Lighthouse and Base Service Centers to implement and ensure access at each location
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of accommodation resources
- Demonstrated effectiveness in advocacy for accessibility issues
- Thorough knowledge of general ADA and accessibility issues; especially regarding issues for people who are blind and low vision, including transportation and workplace issues
- Grant management experience preferred
- Ability to problem solve effectively
- Ability to take initiative, function autonomously, and be dependable.
- Ability to produce high-quality written documents, including correspondence, reports, etc
- Comprehensive knowledge of PC applications, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and Internet Explorer.
- Demonstrated understanding of basic adaptive software for blind and low vision users, such as Zoomtext, Magic and Jaws.
- Professional demeanor
- Demonstrated excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Willingness to work as a team member
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education or related field required
- 3 years supervisory experience
- Mature judgment and sensitivity in interpersonal relations and among diverse groups
- 5+ years experience in the ADA/accessibility field
Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F
Please send application to jobs@seattlelh.org or to:
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
Attn.: Don Helsel/Human Resources
2501 S. Plum Street
Seattle, Washington 98144
Telephone: (206) 436-2160
Fax: (206) 436-2244
TTY: (206) 324-1388
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