Reader/Scribe - On Call in Salisbury, MD

AdNet LLC; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A management consulting firm is seeking an on-site assistant in Salisbury, Maryland. In this role, you will support a visually impaired employee by reading materials and describing visual aids. Successful candidates will have proficient English skills, the ability to guide clients safely, and strong interpersonal skills. This is a full-time on-call position with no holidays and a Monday to Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Qualifications

• Proficient English skills for communication with visually impaired employee.
• Ability to read various materials for employee's needs.
• Ability to describe visual aids to support understanding.

Responsibilities

• Read handwritten and printed materials for visually impaired employee.
• Describe visual aids such as graphs and charts.
• Guide client safely throughout the workspace.

Skills

Proficient English language skills

Ability to read handwritten/printed materials

Ability to describe visual aids

Knowledge of state agency structure

Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Typing and basic computer skills

Understanding of policies and procedures

Ability to guide clients safely

Strong confidentiality adherence

Interpersonal and customer service skills

Job description

About Us:

AdNet/AccountNet, Inc. is an 8(a), WOSB, and WBE-owned management consulting firm founded in 1990. We blend the best in people with the ongoing demands of the workplace by providing high-quality staffing and executive search services.

This is an on-site position located in Salisbury, MD. No remote or hybrid opportunities. This role will work in partnership with a visually impaired person. No holidays. THIS IS AN ON-CALL POSITION.

Work week is Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm (no holidays).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Proficient knowledge and mastery of the English language in order to read for employee with a disability.
• Ability to read a variety of handwritten/printed and on‑screen materials to visually impaired employee.
• Ability to verbally describe various visual aids such as graphs, charts, pictures, illustrations, etc. used to supplement written/printed text.
• Ability to identify and learn the basic structure of a state agency in order to support their client.
• Proficient knowledge and ability to use MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Ability to type on a keyboard and use a mouse.
• Ability to understand and follow policies, specific instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to safely guide and accompany client throughout the workspace.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
• Possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be able to pass a state background check including fingerprints.

AdNet is built on the foundation of unconditional Acceptance and Belonging in our practices, processes, and relationships.