Saavi Career Opportunities

We want you!
Saavi Services for the Blind is hiring.

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Saavi has two training centers, one in Phoenix and one in Tucson with a satellite location in Yuma. Saavi uses nonvisual skills training for all ages based on high expectations in preparation for higher education, employment, and everyday living.

Our Vision: We believe in a world where blind individuals are equal contributors locally, nationally, and throughout the world, demonstrating it is not what you can see…it is what you can do.

All of our positions contribute to Saavi Services for the Blind mission to cultivate growth and opportunity for blind people through nonvisual skills training; gaining the knowledge that all challenges have solutions, and fostering self-efficacy, empowerment, and confidence. This means that all hold a positive philosophy of blindness, and all contribute to the success for each student.

What we offer:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Moving Allowance
  • Health Benefits for you and your family with shared costs by Saavi (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA)
  • 401(k)
  • Training and opportunities to grow
  • Abundant time off including Holidays, Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
  • We strive for work/life balance

What we are currently hiring for:

Facilities Technician with Driving Responsibilities: Phoenix Campus

Job Summary:

The Facility Technician performs janitorial and maintenance functions as required to maintain the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the Saavi center . This position will adhere to a strict cleanliness code as set by the CDC. The driving responsibilities include a route in the morning or afternoon to transport students to and from the facility.

Reports to: Facilities Manager

Location: Phoenix

Supervisory Position: No

Job Type: Non-Exempt – Part Time

Look here for full job description, Facilities Techician.

Orientation and Mobility Instructor: Phoenix Campus

Job Summary:

This position provides non-visual instruction in individual and multistudent settings to Saavi Services for the Blind students while maintaining Structured Discovery principles. Instruction may take place both in the training center environment and in the community.  Instructors must demonstrate personal competence in performing all skills taught in an authentic nonvisual manner.

Supervision Received: Varies

Location: Phoenix

Supervisory Position: No

Job Type: Full Time-Exempt

Look here for full job description, Orientation and Mobility Instructor.

Receptionist: Phoenix Campus

Job Summary:

The receptionist is responsible for providing front office and reception area support.

Location: Phoenix

JobType: Full Time, Exempt

Supervisory Role: No

Reports to: Phoenix Center Director

Assistive Technology Instructor: Phoenix Campus

Job Summary:

This position provides non-visual instruction in individual and multi-student settings to Saavi Services for the Blind students while maintaining Structured Discovery principles.  Instruction may take place both in the training center environment and in the community.  Instructors must demonstrate personal competence in performing all skills taught in an authentic nonvisual manner.

Location: Phoenix

JobType: Full Time, Exempt

Supervisory Role: No

Reports to: Chief Technology Officer

Assistive Technology Instructor: Tucson Campus

Job Summary:

This position provides non-visual instruction in individual and multi-student settings to Saavi Services for the Blind students while maintaining Structured Discovery principles.  Instruction may take place both in the training center environment and in the community.  Instructors must demonstrate personal competence in performing all skills taught in an authentic nonvisual manner.

Location: Tucson

JobType: Full Time, Exempt

Supervisory Role: No

Reports to: Chief Technology Officer

Employment Services Instructor: Phoenix Campus

Job Summary:

Provide direct instruction in the area Employment Services such as: Career Exploration, Job Readiness, and Job Development.

Location: Phoenix

JobType: Full Time, Exempt

Supervisory Role: No

Reports to: Business Development Manager

Residential Coordinator: Phoenix Campus

Job Summary:

This position supervises residential instructors and provides instruction and support through hands-on, one-on-one and group activities with the Saavi Services for the Blind Residential Program. The FOCUS (Foundational Opportunity to Concentrate Uniquely on Self) Residential Coordinator position must ensure all staff are being responsible for the safety of the students and fostering a positive learning environment for the students.  A Residential Coordinator is expected to ensure the residential staff follows through on instructional activities and lessons assigned by the Directors and/or Instructors.

Location: Phoenix

JobType: Full Time, Exempt

Supervisory Role: Yes

Reports to: Phoenix Center Director

Children and Youth Skills Instructor: Phoenix Campus

Saavi Services for the Blind seeks several Children & Youth Skills Instructors

Are you a blind student with a positive philosophy of blindness with strong skills to share?
Are you a student studying blindness education with an interest to learn more ad work with youth?

Do you want to work for an organization that values professional development with room to grow?

Then Saavi Services for the Blind wants to talk to you!

Job Summary:

This position provides instruction and support through hands-on, one-on-one and group activities with the SAAVI children and youth program students. Responsible for ensuring the safety of the students and fostering a positive learning environment. Children and Youth skills instructor is expected to follow through on instructional activities and lessons assigned by the coordinators. Children and youth programs include after school, Saturday, and summer programming.

This position provides non-visual instruction in individual and multi-student settings to Saavi Services for the Blind students while maintaining Structured Discovery principles. Instruction may take place both in the training center environment and in the community. Instructors must demonstrate personal competence in performing all skills taught in an authentic non-visual manner.

Supervision Received: Varies

Location: Phoenix

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