Statewide Children and Youth Services Manager

Statewide Children and Youth Services Manager

SAAVI Services for the Blind is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven leader to serve as our Statewide Children and Youth Services Manager
. This role provides statewide leadership for children and youth programming while also coordinating national programs that serve blind students from across the country.

Through a strong partnership with the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), SAAVI delivers nationally recognized programs that welcome students and families from across the United States. This position offers a rare opportunity to combine local leadership, statewide coordination, and national program delivery.

Position Overview

Based in Phoenix, the Children and Youth Services Manager oversees after-school, weekend, summer, and transition programming; supervises staff including the Tucson Children and Youth Coordinator; and coordinates Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). The role also supports seasonal and grant-funded programs such as Extended School Year Program (ESY), GENIUS Camp, Ready Set Go (RSG) Transition Summer Camp and serves as a primary point of contact for families, VR counselors, and partners across states.

All work is grounded in structured discovery, strong nonvisual skills, and a positive philosophy of blindness.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide statewide leadership for children and youth services
• Supervise and mentor children and youth staff
• Lead Phoenix-based youth programming
• Oversee Pre-ETS and transition services
• Facilitate national programs in partnership with the National Federation of the Blind
• Serve as a primary contact for families, partners, and VR counselors
• Model strong nonvisual skills, problem-solving, and inclusion
• Represent SAAVI in professional development and national initiatives

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Education or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum two years’ experience in blindness education or rehabilitation
• Experience with youth programming and program development preferred
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated positive philosophy of blindness

Compensation & Professional Development

Salary Range: $55,000–$65,000 annually
, depending on experience

SAAVI offers health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; generous vacation and flexible holidays; and robust professional development, including paid attendance at the National Federation of the Blind National Convention each year.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about empowering blind children, leading impactful programs, and working at both a statewide and national level, we encourage you to apply.