Progressive Employment for Blind and Visually Impaired

The Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living, Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired is seeking to establish one or more contracts with companies that can provide progressive employment services for individuals who are blind and visually impaired in Vermont. The contract will be for a period of 24 months with an option to renew for up to three additional 12-month periods. The contractor will be required to provide employment consultant services, including vocational assessment, job readiness, job search, job placement, and paid work experiences. The contractor will also be required to participate in local and statewide training, staff meetings, and activities, including blindness awareness training. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing employment consultant services to individuals who are eligible for DBVI services • Placing DBVI eligible individuals in progressive employment experiences each contract year • Placing DBVI eligible individuals in competitive integrated employment each contract year • Providing case note documentation to the State/DBVI counselor • Participating in local and statewide training, staff meetings, and activities, including blindness awareness training