Reader Driver (On-Call - Vancouver - Clark County)

Posting number: 2026-DSB-009

Department: Dept. of Services for the Blind

Job classification: COMMUNITY WORKER

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Transportation, Human Services, Drivers, Community and Social Services, Health Care Support

Summary

This job announcement will be used to fill 1 position located at: 2120 E 13th St., Vancouver - Clark County, WA 98661

This position does not have a set schedule and may work both day and evening hours. Reader-Driver is on-call; work is intermittent, sporadic and does not fit a particular work schedule or pattern

**Contact Information: Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Rachel Vaughan via email jobs@des.wa.gov.

Who We Are:
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) provides training, counseling, and support to help Washington residents of all ages, who are blind, low vision or deaf blind pursue employment, education, and independent living. Our mission is “Working together with individuals who are Blind, Deaf-Blind or Low Vision so they can flourish in their homes, communities, and workplaces.”

The primary responsibility of the agency is to assist customers with visual disabilities retain their employment, become employed and/or increase independence and inclusion in their communities. Many of the services provided by DSB staff require travel and fieldwork necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Approximately 20% of the DSB workforce is blind, low vision, or deaf blind. Staff who are blind, low vision or deaf blind may need and request the services of Reader/Drivers to facilitate their job performance by performing visual reading and driving functions.
DSB is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness - qualifying employer.

About this Opportunity
This position provides reading and driving assistance for transporting blind, low vision, or deaf blind department staff to and from work locations. Driving requirements may consist of short distances, and long distances beyond 60 miles/day. Customer interactions may consist of assisting the individual. Reader-Driver is on-call; work is intermittent, sporadic and does not fit a particular work schedule or pattern. Some lifting maybe included for staff that utilize orientation and mobility aides such as long cane or guide dogs. Work will consist in either a motor vehicle, in an office setting, or at times customer homes. Incumbent may lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Drivers will primarily utilize office assigned state motor pool vehicles. Private owner vehicles (POV) may be used in exceptions only.

Examples of duties

Some of the duties associated with this position include:
Provide reading and driving assistance:

• Operating a state vehicle, transporting blind, low vision, or deaf blind department staff to and from various work locations
• Reading and completing handwritten documents
• Printing documents
• Relocating or carrying items 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated ability through previous roles or education to meet the competencies below. Roles could be experience gained through military service, volunteer leadership, consulting, self-employment, previous roles, classes or certifications, or non-traditional jobs

Required Competencies:

• Licensing and Driving Experience - Valid, unrestricted, Driver's License recognized by Washington State and 3 years of licensed driving experience, with no more than 3 minor infractions
• Defensive and Attentive Driving: Ability to drive safely and defensive in all traffic, road, and weather conditions and following mapping directions (GPS, paper, written, or verbal) and ability to remain attentive while transporting individuals who may require assistance
• Document Reading and Support - Ability to accurately read, scan, and print handwritten, printed, or typed documents and locate specific content needed
• Clear and Effective Communication - Ability to speak clearly, use understandable language, and communicate effectively with blind, low-vision, or deaf-blind staff or customers.
• Professional and Respectful Interactions - Ability to engage with others in a respectful, courteous, and p