The Digital Accessibility Coordinator exists to lead Direct Care and Treatment’s (DCT) enterprise-wide digital accessibility program to ensure compliance with federal and state accessibility laws governing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) such as the State of Minnesota Accessibility Standard, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Responsibilities include: • 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.

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

• 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.

Available upon request.