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Captioning Assistant

Jackson, MS · On-site

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Our specially trained Captioning Assistants make it possible for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking to communicate over the telephone. We are looking ...

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Captioning Assistant

Openings - Hamilton Telecommunications

Jackson, MS • Remote

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Posted 4 days ago

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402.694.5101 Aurora,NE
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Captioning Assistant
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Title: Captioning Assistant ID: 3917 Company: Hamilton Relay Location: Jackson, MS Application Deadline: N/A
Description

Hamilton Relay is seeking entry level Captioning Assistants. Our specially trained Captioning Assistants make it possible for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking to communicate over the telephone. We are looking for individuals who have a desire to help others, possess a strong work ethic, have great communication skills, and excellent attention to detail. This is a remote work-from-home opportunity open to residents in the Jackson, MS area.

Hamilton offers:

  • Part Time shifts available working evening hours.
  • Paid training & computer equipment provided.
  • Work from home options available after training and meeting work from home requirements.
  • No customer interaction.
  • Bonuses for performance & attendance.

Qualified applicants must be:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Have a typing speed of 35 wpm with a high accuracy rate
  • Able to pass a criminal background check
  • Able to maintain strict consumer confidentiality
  • Available for 2 weeks of onsite training

Workspace requirements:

  • High speed home internet connection. Satellite internet and wireless internet are not acceptable.
  • Must be able to hard wire your work computer directly to your home modem via ethernet.
  • Must have a quiet, private, distraction free workspace.

Hamilton Relay has been providing telecommunications relay services for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking since 1991. Hamilton Relay is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications, a diversified telecommunications service provider headquartered in Aurora, Nebraska.


 

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