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ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices.  ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.  We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. 

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value. 
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

ProSidian Seeks a Personnel Assistance Accessibility Reader (PAS7) [Key Personnel | Program Manager - Non-Exempt 874-1 Consultant] located across the US to provide Energy/Power Sector related Management And Operations Solutions for Personal Assistant Services (PAS) on behalf of US Department of Energy (DOE).  These services are considered part of The ProSidian Energy, Infrastructure, And Environment  Sector Group with overall focus being  Energy, Infrastructure, And Environment (EIE) Sector Group: Tailored Solutions To Meet Global Needs And Manage Resources across Energy, Infrastructure, And Environment In A Changing Environment.  for clients such as The Department of Energy (DOE).

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Accessibility Reader to provide essential personal assistance services (PAS) to employees with targeted disabilities within the Department of Energy (DOE). As an Accessibility Reader, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the daily lives of employees by ensuring they can focus on their duties and responsibilities. Your assistance will help create an inclusive and supportive work environment that aligns with DOE's commitment to employing and empowering individuals with disabilities

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide verbal descriptions using words to represent the visual world.
• Providing support to employees with targeted disabilities in performing activities of daily living
• Assisting with tasks related to personal care
• Accompanying employees to navigate the facility, assisting with the use of assistive technology software, and providing sighted guidance to blind and low vision individuals.
• Reading aloud technical and non-technical documents, both virtually and in person, to individuals with visual impairments.
• Orienting and guiding employees with disabilities during work-related travel and within the workplace environment.
• Collaborating with other team members to ensure the provision of high-quality assistance to employees.

Desired Qualifications For Accessibility Reader (PAS7) | Key Personnel | Program Manager - Non-Exempt 874-1 Consultant Candidates:

• Minimum of two years of related professional work experience or a combination of experience and relevant credentials.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality of interactions and handled materials.
• Capability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and perform physical movements such as stooping, crouching, bending, and reaching.
• Proficiency in using feet, legs, hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to work with service animals and guide employees with disabilities.
• Professional judgment in interactions with employees and colleagues, considering the unique role and responsibilities of working with disabilities.

Skills / Abilities / Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

EEO STATEMENT: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow.  We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment.  We provide career opportunities spanning various disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build, and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. 

FULLTIME-REGULAR VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e., H-1B or TN Visas for this position

BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TESTING INFORMATION: ProSidian reserves the right to require background checks, including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions.  In addition, ProSidian may conduct drug testing for designated positions. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Two years of experience working with people with disabilities in a professional setting.
• Familiarity with DOE software applications and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Zoom).
• Proficiency in using assistive technology software applications (ZoomText, JAWS, Kurzweil, Dragon Naturally Speaking).
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity when working with people with disabilities.
• Expertise in reading aloud technical and non-technical documents with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to long-term and ad-hoc service needs and respond to emergency requests.
• Willingness to complete all DOE required trainings for Contractors.
• Security clearance and DOE facility access criteria met.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of sensitive information.
• Additional Information:
• This is a contract-based position with a one-year period of performance and the potential for four one-year extensions.
• Services are provided nationwide and may require flexibility in scheduling and short-notice assistance.
• Monthly and quarterly reporting on service details and statistics is mandatory.
• The position contributes to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment in line with DOE's commitment to employees with targeted disabilities.

Skills Required

• The role will operate under the DOE's security clearance requirements.
• Successful completion of requisite Security and Privacy Awareness Training is mandatory.
• This is a one-year contract with the possibility of four additional one-year options.
• PAS services will be provided between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and may extend from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays.
• Reporting of services, cancellations, and other performance metrics is required on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Competencies Required

• U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

Other Details

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

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CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.  Our comprehensive benefits package includes a medical, dental and vision plan.  Our growing list of benefits currently include the following:

• Competitive Compensation:  Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives
• Group Health Insurance Health Benefits:  Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold - - bcbsnc.com) and Dental Plan (Ameritas - www.ameritas.com).
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement.  Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement.  Contributions are deducted from pay on a pretax basis.  A wide range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner available to assist you. The Plan is a Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.  ProSidian Consulting participates in a Basic Match with a % of pay for participants who defer at least a required minimum % of their pay.  The Basic Match is structured as follows:  100% of the first 3% of pay that is contributed; and 50% of the next 2% of pay that is contributed.
• Vacation And Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits:  The flexibility of Paid Time Off (PTO) lets you set your own priorities. Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a parent-teacher conference, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life.  Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks | Holidays - 10 Federal Government.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs:  Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP).  These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans:  We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program - Helping You Do More With Less:  https://ProSidian.CorporatePerks.com.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for P...