[nfbwatlk] DSB Job Opening. Rehabilitation Technician 1

[Mike Mello]

Washington State Department of Services for the Blind


Position:  Rehabilitation Technician 1

(Permanent, Full-Time)


Salary Range:  $2,492 - $3,228 per month


Location:  Seattle, WA


Closes:  Open Until Filled

Do you want to join an agency that has consistently been a national leader among blind agencies in competitive 
employment? And ranks #2 in

Washington States Employee Climate Survey? Join us in the advancement of our mission
Inclusion, Independence, 
and Economic Vitality for People with Visual Disabilities
and youll help lead the way.

Washington State offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life 
insurance and retirement.  Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) employees enjoy extensive opportunities for 
professional and personal development. The Seattle office is located in a vibrant historic community minutes from Puget 
Sound, Lake Washington, and Downtown Seattle.

Essential Activities

The Rehabilitation Technician 1 position performs paraprofessional vocational rehabilitation services and administrative 
support functions as a member of the work team that provides Assistive Technology (AT) services to blind, deaf-blind 
and visually impaired individuals.

This position provides office, administrative, direct client and other support functions for the Assistive Technology team, 
and provides some backup reception support for the Seattle office. 

Typical Job Duties

Administrative support for the Assistive Technology Unit 
Provide direct client services 
Maintain Statewide AT inventories 
Seattle office support 
Set up and coordinate AT Agency-wide events 
Coordinate statewide voter registrations 
Required Qualifications

Two years of college course work and one year of experience performing direct customer service in a non-retail 
environment. 
Additional experience and education will substitute for the required education or experience. 
Demonstrated ability to independently schedule, organize and prioritize workload. 
Special Requirements

May require occasional travel (attending trainings and or providing direct client services). 
Criminal background investigations are required for all DSB employees due to the nature and security requirements of the 
job. 
To Apply

Initial screening will be based solely on the information contained in your application materials.

Submit a completed Washington State Employment Application by using the following link and resaving the document in 
MS Word which ensures that all accessibility features work 
(http://dsb.wa.gov/documents/DSBGeneralEmploymentApp2007Accessible_005.doc). 
Attach a letter of interest which states how you meet the qualifications as shown on this announcement. 
Attach a copy of your resume. 
Include photocopies of college transcripts. 
Be prepared to provide references at the time of interview. 

Only the most qualified applicants will be considered for an interview and further assessment.  If you will need reasonable 
accommodation in the application/assessment process, please submit your request in writing along with your application.

Electronic application materials in Word format are preferred and can be emailed to:  elldrumheller at dsb.wa.gov.

Hard copies of transcripts and/or application materials can be mailed to:

Department of Services for the Blind

Attn: Ellen Drumheller

PO Box 40933 

Olympia, WA 98504-0933 

Phone: 360-725-3836

Fax: 360-407-0679

NOTE:   The Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) is an equal opportunity employer. Women, 
persons over 40 years of age, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, Vietnam era veterans, and disabled 
veterans are encouraged to apply. Washingtons Law Against Discrimination prohibits discrimination based on a person's 
sexual orientation or gender identity.  Background checks, to include fingerprinting, are required for employees and 
applicants considered for positions within DSB when the employee will have unsupervised access to customers who are 
considered vulnerable adults or children.  DSB employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens.  All 
new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.  
Accommodations for applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act are available upon request.



Michael J. Mello

mike at mello.com
1407 NE 56TH ST.
Seattle Wa 98105
Cell: 208.301.0565
Home: 206.906.9858
Work: 206.721.6492