Each year, the Carroll Center for the Blind helps nearly 1,300 blind or visually impaired children, adults and senior citizens gain the skills they need to live active and fulfilling lives. Our Newton campus houses our rehabilitation program, computer training classes, low vision store, and administrative offices. A large portion of our programs are services conducted in public schools, clients’ homes, and their communities.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a network of diverse employer connections they can leverage to assist Carroll Center graduates in obtaining careers where they can apply their expertise in accessibility.

The Accessibility Job Developer will develop, coordinate and implement activities to advance employment initiatives that will produce technically oriented employment opportunities for graduates of Carroll Center’s technology programs, including the Screen Reader User Tester Training (SRUTT) Program. The Accessibility Job Developer will have a strong working knowledge of accessibility and assistive technologies for BVI individuals, grow and maintain a network of employment apartments for Carroll Center Program graduates, individualize outreach to employers, assist with development of resumes and cover letters, and provide support to graduates transitioning into new employment.

• Grow and maintain a national network of employment partners for Carroll Center Program graduates
• Create and manage an online group where employers can connect and communicate directly with Carroll Center graduates.
• Serve as the liaison between graduates and employers.
• Collaborate with other disability employment entities locally and nationally to expand the reach of Carroll Center programs, including the SRUTT program.
• Engage in Program marketing, recruitment, and representation.
• Participate in local and national job fairs or employment panels, both live and virtual.
• Assist program graduates with their job-readiness skills, including resumes, cover letters, and stay current on the concepts taught in technical Carroll Center programs.
• Assist with interviewing skills and the submission of online job applications, as well as foster graduates’ total independence in the employment process.
• Meet with staff and VR counselors to discuss clients, as appropriate.
• Perform additional job related duties as assigned.

• College degree in human services-related field, marketing, or business preferred.
• A minimum of three years experience in job development for persons with disability; experience with placing blind or visually impaired applicants a plus.
• Working knowledge of web accessibility compliance pertinent to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other landmark accessibility laws enacted internationally.
• Familiarity with web accessibility and how assistive technologies enable persons with disabilities to effectively use their computers and devices.
• Working knowledge of Vision Rehabilitation systems of CCB and blindness agencies a plus.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently are required. 
• High level of professionalism with strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving  and presentation Skills required.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required.
• Proficient in Google Suite applications, including Drive, Docs, and Sheets, required.

We offer a generous benefits package to include health and dental coverage, vision, Flexible Spending Account, 3 weeks accrued vacation, personal day, 12 accrued sick days, 11 holidays and a retirement program (403b) with up to a 3% employer match.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form (linked below) and also email a cover letter and resume to hr@carroll.org. Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email hr@carroll.org and we will be happy to assist you.