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, students’ homes, and their communities.

Are you dynamic and passionate about creating life-changing opportunities for individuals with vision loss? Can you build and foster business relationships, and manage a growing program? If you have a Human Resources or Teaching background, you’d be a perfect fit!. Even if you’ve never worked with individuals with vision loss, we need you. We’ll teach you everything else to succeed. This is an amazing opportunity to help incredible people gain their independence back and secure fulfilling employment. Your skills and talents will light their way! It’s impactful work and in a collaborative environment, you’ll love working here! We can’t wait to meet you and discuss how you can make a lasting impact!

As a key member of our team, you will be at the forefront of shaping our workforce development strategy, building lasting relationships with employers, and creating a future of greater opportunity and inclusion for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. You’ll establish and foster partnerships with a variety of employers to create a more inclusive workforce which will play a critical role in increasing employment opportunities for individuals with vision loss. Your efforts will directly impact the lives of those you serve, ensuring they receive the support and guidance needed to secure long-term employment.

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with vision loss.
• Create programs focused on skills training, job readiness, career placement, and workplace accommodations.
• Adapt workforce development programs to meet the evolving needs of both clients and the job market.
• Build and maintain relationships with a variety of partners, advocating for inclusive hiring practices and the accommodation of employees with vision loss.
• Lead outreach efforts to educate employers on the benefits of hiring individuals with visual impairments and help them implement accessible hiring practices.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends, skill gaps, and training needs, ensuring programs are aligned with employer requirements
• Collect, analyze, and report on employment outcomes and program effectiveness to stakeholders and funders.
• Continuously assess and refine workforce development strategies to ensure the best possible outcomes for individuals with vision loss.
• Stay updated on industry trends, employment policies, and technologies that can improve workforce participation for people with vision loss
• Raise awareness in the community about the skills, talents, and abilities of individuals with vision loss.
• Partner with advocacy groups, educational institutions, and government agencies to ensure that policies and programs are inclusive of individuals with disabilities.
• Represent the Carroll Center at conferences, forums, and other events to promote workforce development initiatives.
• Manage and mentor a team of Workforce Development Specialists and Job Coaches to ensure high performance and exceptional service delivery.
• Collaborate across departments to integrate workforce development goals with the broader mission and vision of the Carroll Center.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Join us if you:

• Are compassionate and dedicated to working with individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
• Can develop plans to build strong relationships, collaborate with businesses, design internship programs and secure internship opportunities
• Can build collaborations with other businesses to host blind and low vision clients in meaningful internships, are professional, organized, creative, have initiative and are proficient using technology.
• Have the ability to inspire and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business Administration, Human Resources or Human Services preferred.
• 2-3 years of working in a professional environment required.

We offer a generous benefits package to include health and dental coverage (75%/25% split), vision, Flexible Spending Account, 4 weeks accrued vacation, 1 personal day, 12 accrued sick days, 12 holidays and a retirement program (403b) with a dollar for dollar employer match up to 4%.

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