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Jamison Professional Services, Inc. ("Jamison") is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Reader Services.
Job Title: Virtual Reader Services - Atlanta, GA
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
The Reader Services shall be provided virtually. Up to thirty-five (35) hours per week of Reader Services and minor computer assistance will be required. The average estimated weekly number of hours is expected to remain consistent at thirty (30). Additional hours up to two (2) hours per week may be requested to provide Reader Services in the event of unscheduled training, town halls, and meetings as well as Reader Services for veterans and their dependents at the Atlanta Regional Office.
REQUIRED AND DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Associate's Degree or Equivalent and some prior office experience.
Extensive knowledge of composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Requires at least two (2) years of experience working in an office environment
Prefer previous experience working with the Blind/Low Vision
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Successfully pass background checks and complete the VA mandatory training for access to PII
• Provide reading support via Microsoft Teams in a virtual environment
• Read aloud materials not accessible with a screen reader
• Navigate many different VA computer systems including CAPRI, CWINRS, TMS, VBMS, IPPS, PA&I OBIEE, e-VA and SHARE screens not accessible with a screen reader
• Ensure formatted letters and forms are correct
• Assist in reading/digitally signing PDF documents
• Assist in navigating, reading, and operating Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Assist with mouse/cursor manipulations
• Provide such other visual aid services as may be needed and reasonable under the circumstances to assist the employee with completion of job assignments
HOURS OF OPERATION
The employee requiring Reader Services currently works Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
The contractor is responsible for Reader Services, between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday except for Federal holidays or when the Government is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed closings. The reader's daily schedule shall include a thirty (30) minute unpaid lunch break which shall follow the VA employee's lunch break time.
PRIMARY PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
The primary place of work to be performed under this contract will be virtual.
TRAVEL:
The contractor is not expected to travel. Services will be provided in a virtual environment
Clearance Level Required: Must be able to pass a Federal Background check.
JAMISON CORPORATE OVERVIEW:
Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/ record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State, and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful.
Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism.
Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, Jamison adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.
Jamison's commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.
Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills.
All applications must be submitted through our application system at: https://www.jps-online.com/apply-now/