JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS- Wisconsin and N. Carolina

ANNOUNCEMENT 1:
Center for Deaf-Blind Persons, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Position: Executive Director
Responsible for all general management, fiscal matters, and programs
Major duties:
Supervise Center staff, develop and supervise programs, project and manage budget and fund development, engage in strategic planning, spearhead community outreach/education, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners.
Qualifications:
A passion to serve
Master’s Degree in rehabilitation, social work, or administration preferred
Organized and possess the ability to multitask in a fast moving agency
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
Experience in management and human resources
Demonstrated ability in all aspects of fund raising, including writing grant proposals and progress reports
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience and knowledge of the rehabilitation process and teaching techniques
Understanding of community based waivers and governmental programs a plus,
Ability to use sign language highly desired

Competitive salary and benefits. For information about the Center, please visit our web site at http://www.deaf-blind.org
Please send references and resume to:
Board of Directors
Center for Deaf-Blind Persons, Inc.
3195 South Superior Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207

OR email to: board@deaf-blind.org NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE


ANNOUNCEMENT 2:
Division Director, North Carolina Division of Blind Services
The North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind, an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is accepting applications for the position of Division Director. This position is policy making exempt. The Agency serves consumers who are blind or visually impaired or have vision and hearing losses in areas that include Vocational Rehabilitation, Independent Living Rehabilitation, and Business Enterprises. The Agency also provides social work services through the Social Services Block Grant and operates a state-funded program for the provision of eye-related medical services.
Training & Experience- Master's degree in business, public, or public health administration, rehabilitation, social work, sociology, education, or psychology and five years of managerial or supervisory experience in a private or governmental human services or closely related area: or graduation from a four-year college or university in business administration, rehabilitation, social work, sociology, education, or Psychology and seven years experience in a human services or closely related program, three of which must be managerial or supervisory experience in a private or governmental human services or closely related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management Preference – demonstrated skill as a leader, manager, and supervisory; direct service and management/supervisory experience in a program serving people with disabilities, preferably with vision loss; experience in working with multiple funding sources which have different uses and requirements;
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – understanding of the skills that contribute to the independence and successful employment of people who are blind; understanding of the laws and regulations that apply to the rehabilitation program and services; understanding of budget, legislative, and HR processes; able to function with a small management staff within the Division and as part of a large departmental team; good computer skills.
Closing Date – 8/21/09-9/4/09
Salary Range – $69,860 – $117,406
For additional information please contact –
Angela Miller
Division of Human Resources, Health and Human Services
Contact Address: 2001 MSC, Raleigh, NC 27699-2001
Phone: 919-733-2940
Fax: 919-733-6087