Washington State Department of Services for the Blind

Business Relations & Employment Coordinator

• Works with business, public and community organizations to develop strategic relationships to create positive employment environments for DSB participants.
• Facilitates the Business Advisory Council (BAC), a group of community minded employers dedicated to the positive employment outcomes for the blind and low vision.
• Coordinates with employers, councilors, assistive tech and the participant to determine obstacles to employment and to develop strategies to minimize their impact on employment.
• Networks to business and community organizations to raise the profile of the DSB agency and the issues that are important for agency and participant growth.
• Assists councilors in developing positive employment plans and works to match participants to known employer groups.
• Develops special projects designed to improve service delivery, enhance agency profile in community and enhance the positive employment outcomes of DSB participants.