Careers

Our current employment opportunities are listed below. Please direct any questions regarding these opportunities to Carolyn Meatto at cmeatto@pghvis.org

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Department: Administration

Supervisor: President

Job Status (exempt or non-exempt): Exempt

Job Summary:

As a key member of the Executive Management team, the CFO will report to the President and assume a strategic role in the fiscal management of the Agency. The CFO will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities of the company. This will include, but not be limited to, direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, legal, human resources, and property management.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides leadership in the development of short- and long-term strategic financial objectives.
  • Responsible for providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts.
  • Responsible for overseeing annual audit and 990.
  • Directs and oversees all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization.
  • Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies, and regulatory action.
  • Provides executive management and board with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
  • Manages processes for financial forecasting, budgets, consolidation and reporting to the Agency.
  • Provides recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
  • Ensures that effective internal controls are in place and verifies compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
  • Supervises investment of funds.
  • Develops a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
  • Serves as an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the agency may enter.
  • Responsible for Agency’s risk management functions.
  • Responsible for all compliance reports for state and federal CNA’s.
  • Directs the administration of agency property, casualty, and liability insurance.
  • Coordinates and oversees audits of agency’s financial, grant, and contractual activities.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, MBA and/or CPA highly desirable
  • 8+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles
  • Previous non-profit experience preferable
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate and manage at all levels of the Agency
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • High level of integrity and dependability
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to supervise the Accounting Department staff
  • Proficient computer skills with a strong working knowledge of Excel
  • Experience with Sage 100 preferred

Decision Making Authority/Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Manages Accounting Department, Low Vision Manager, & HR Coordinator

Physical Needs for job:

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

COMMUNITY TRANSITION PROGRAM (CTP) PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Supervision and individualized instruction of program clients
  • Planning and directing program activities based on clients needs
  • Case management of assigned clients
  • Record keeping as required
  • Attend annual reviews of assigned clients
  • Maintain twenty-four hours of training (CPR, First Aid & Medication Administration)
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

  • MUST have a bachelor’s degree in social work, special education, psychology or other related field.
  • MUST have 2+ years of experience working with persons with disabilities
  • State & Federal Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Ability to drive a passenger van

Work Schedule/Salary:

  • Full time
  • Monday – Friday. No nights/weekends
  • $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible spending account

EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES (ETS) PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Job Description:

Blind & Vision Rehabilitation is searching for an energetic, compassionate, and professional individual – someone who possesses a true calling to improve the lives of others as our ETS Program Specialist. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and supervising goal-orientated activities and job-simulated tasks to help individuals who are blind, visually impaired or who have intellectual and developmental disabilities develop essential skills for success in everyday life and in the workforce.

Responsibilities:

  • Adhere to and maintain all 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2390 and 6100 regulations, including all program established policies and procedures.
  • Assess and determine an individual’s vocational needs for program; establish goal-orientated tasks and skill development objectives by means of simulated job tasks and work environments, contract jobs, and community involvement in accordance with their ISP.
  • Provide individual or small group instruction on all job tasks and contract jobs with appropriate methodologies and techniques; create a positive atmosphere and a safe place for learning, support positive workforce behavior, and create and develop intriguing job tasks to maintain current skill sets and help develop new ones.
  • Assign daily job tasks and keep accurate records of each client’s attendance, goal progress, job production and accuracy. Work with clients individually, as needed, to help them strengthen their abilities and reach their goals.
  • Maintain program floor; set-up or break down job tasks, keep floors clear and lunch area clean, keep storage closets organized, and assure supplies and chemicals (for cleaning) are under lock-and-key.
  • Oversee contract jobs; manage inventory and supplies, maintain production timelines and deadlines, work closely with individuals to produce a quality product, and perform quality control checks.
  • Complete all required documentation including, but not limited to, daily sheets, monthly reports, quarterly reports, and annual assessments.
  • Participate in annual ISP meetings and any other needed meetings for client; provide any updates and revisions related to program to the Supports Coordinator (SC) and team members as applicable.
  • Maintain a current knowledge of each individual’s needs and abilities per their ISP; update staff as needed to ensure the safe and successful implementation of goals.
  • Maintain 24-hours of training annually, which includes CPR, First Aid, Medical Administration, CPS, and 55 Pa. Code Chapter required courses.
  • Drive agency vehicle as needed (transporting individuals for community engagement, events, etc.)
  • Provide back up for other program staff as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Kindness, empathy, and understanding
  • Professionalism and patience
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Adaptability, dependability, and initiative

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree (preferably in Social Work, Special Education, from an accredited college or university) and 2 years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities.
  • Working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office
  • State and Federal background check
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Ability to drive a passenger van

JANITORIAL SUPERVISOR PT – BUTLER AREA

Job Summary:

PBA Products & Services is an agency that supports and works with individuals with disabilities. Basic cleaning skills needed such as mopping, sweeping, dusting, and cleaning of restrooms.

Persons with Disabilities encouraged to apply.

Job description:
Working supervisor of janitorial team. Must be able to pass all criminal background checks. Reliable transportation required.

Schedule:
Six to ten hours per week.
Evenings – 4:30 to 6:30/7:00 PM
2-3 evenings per week

Job Type:
Part-time

Pay:
From $16.50 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
The health and safety of all PBA Products & Services staff members and clients is of the greatest concern. All CDC recommendations are followed.

JANITORIAL SUPERVISOR PT – NORTH HILLS AREA

Job Summary:

PBA Products & Services is an agency that supports and works with individuals with disabilities. Duties include basic janitorial skills in school setting.

Persons with Disabilities encouraged to apply.

Job description:
Northside/North Hills Area. Working supervisor of janitorial team. Must be able to pass all criminal and child abuse background checks. Reliable transportation required.

Physical setting: School

Work Location: One location

Schedule:
Afternoon shift – Monday through Friday; 2:30 – 5:30 PM.

Job Type:
Part-time

Pay:
From $15.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
The health and safety of all PBA Products & Services staff members and clients is of the greatest concern. All CDC recommendations are followed

BVRS is an equal opportunity employer.