Braille Instructional Assistant

Amergis Careers

13 hours ago

$33.00 / hour

Amergis offers the following benefits:

·Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

·401k Program

·Competitive (weekly) Pay

·Flexible Scheduling

·Direct Deposit

Amergis Educational Staffing is a leading provider of home healthcare, medical-related staffing, travel nursing, and population health and wellness services across the Unites States. As an established community partner, we have been making a difference in the lives of our employees, caregivers, and patients for more than 25 years.

Under the supervision of the program instructor(s) and/or the program administrator, the Braille Instructional Assistant will support instructional activities by transcribing materials into Braille and provided tutoring to visually impaired students. The Braille Instructional Assistant will enable students to develop competencies and skills to function in a successful and positive manner.

Minimum Requirements:

Certification as a Literary Braille Transcriber or Proofreader is required per state/contract
Minimum six months of experience performing basic Braille transcription; OR satisfactory completion of a course in braille transcription from the National Federation of the Blind preferred
Must be able use computer notation and other electronic equipment used by the blind and visually impaired
Must have knowledge and skill related to embossing tools, media, and understand the concepts to be presented when preparing tactile materials
Must be flexible, cooperative, and be able to maintain HIPPA
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.