Digital Accessibility Coordinator (DAC)/Affirmative Action Officer 4

• Assure compliance with DCT and MNIT policies, Federal laws, and state legislation related to digital accessibility.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Digital Accessibility Strategic Plan that establishes long-term goals, benchmarks, and implementation strategies for accessibility across the agency.
• Oversee or coordinate accessibility testing and evaluation of digital platforms, websites, applications, and documents using automated tools and manual testing methods.
• Promote the digital accessibility program by presenting training on digital accessibility to educate DCT employees.
• Collaborate with the Americans with Disability Act Coordinator around intersections of reasonable accommodation and digital accessibility.

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is a modern behavioral health care system that includes a variety of programs, including residential and vocational services for individuals with serious mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance abuse disorders, and much more. We have clinical expertise, staff and facilities to care for patients and clients with complex conditions in safe, secure, and therapeutic settings across Minnesota. Our mission is to support meaningful lives through specialized behavioral health services that others do not provide., To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of experience in digital accessibility or a related field. Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Developing accessible documents in accordance with established accessibility standards
• Remediating documents to meet established accessibility standards
• Applying accessibility standards in compliance with WCAG, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, or similar
• Advising management and/or other professionals regarding digital accessibility compliance
• Developing and/or delivering training

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification such as CPACC or other IAAP credential
• Experience implementing accessibility programs in large organizations
• Experience developing accessibility policies and training programs
• Experience reviewing accessibility documentation such as VPATs
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

• Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.
• Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
• Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.