Blind Services Director

at State of Vermont in Waterbury, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Join the State of Vermont  and Make a Difference for Blind and Visually Impaired Vermonters!

Are you passionate about creating meaningful change and empowering individuals? The Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living is seeking a Division Director for Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This is a leadership role with a great benefits package and the chance to make a statewide impact.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Guide a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence and person-centered service.
• Plan, organize, and direct statewide programs based on continuous assessment of community needs and outcomes with public and private human service agencies, advocacy groups, and stakeholders across Vermont.
• Oversee and develop Vermont’s federal and state vocational rehabilitation plan for blind individuals, including strategic goals, actions, and budget management.
• Identify new funding sources, prepare grants, and enhance services that support education, employment, and independent living.
• Promote public understanding of the abilities and achievements of blind and visually impaired Vermonters through outreach, events, and advocacy.

What We Offer:

• A competitive state benefits package, including health, retirement, and leave options.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Vermonters.
• A collaborative, results-oriented environment that values customer service, strengths-based relationships, and holistic approaches.

If you are a visionary leader who thrives on collaboration, advocacy, and program development, this is the role for you. Lead meaningful change, make an impact, and help empower a community that truly needs your expertise!

Duties may be performed in settings ranging from departmental offices to client homes to premises of service providers. Speaking engagements before a variety of local public groups may be expected. Duties are normally limited to a regular weekday schedule, but evening and weekend meetings and sessions will occur. Private means of transportation must be available for travel. Strong, emotional, and conflicting opinions may be encountered from clients and advocacy groups which should be tactfully channeled into constructive action plans.