[IL-Talk] FW: [NFBMN-News] FW: Open Braille Specialist position at SSB

Thu Apr 29 17:08:25 UTC 2021

FYI. Sounds like a great opportunity. 

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Subject: [NFBMN-News] FW: Open Braille Specialist position at SSB

Fellow Federationists,

Please see below for an interesting employment opportunity.

From: Larges, Lisa (DEED) <lisa.larges at state.mn.us> 
Subject: Getting the word out about an open Braille Specialist position at
SSB

Below is a brief summary. Anyone interested in learning more can search for
Job ID #45156 on the State of MN Career website: 

 <https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/> https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/

Job Summary

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB) has been serving blind,
visually impaired and DeafBlind Minnesotans since 1923.  It does so with a
staff of 110 dedicated personnel, over 650 skilled volunteers, an active
State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind and a host of community partners.
Each year SSB assists thousands in leading full, active and productive
lives.  Come be part of a great organization in a great state.

This part-time (30 hours a week) position exists to ensure compliance in
accord with the national regulations of the Braille Authority of North
America (BANA), of the content and format of the educational, vocational and
personal enrichment braille books which are produced by braillists using the
Perkins six-key brailler and computer-generated braille software programs.
In addition, it is the employee's responsibility to be knowledgeable of the
current national braille codes and rules employed in the transcription of
books from print to braille and provide consultations on these regulations
to 24 volunteers and staff.

All braille transcriptions are produced in accordance with Braille Authority
of North America (BANA) regulations and in agreement with BANA guidelines
outlined in the "The Rules of Unified English Braille Second Edition, 2013"
and "Braille Formats, Principles of Print to Braille Transcription, 2016".

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should
clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification
listed, including dates of employment.

Ability to operate the Perkins six-key brailler and computer-generated
braille software programs.

Ability to demonstrate proficient reading and writing of braille if selected
for an interview.

Ability to evaluate the accuracy of a braille page by proofreading the
braille dots by touch.

Skill in utilizing office computer software programs so that proofreading
reports can be generated.

Knowledge of the current national braille codes and rules employed in the
transcription of books from print to braille.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of 19 lessons of the "Instruction Manual for Braille
Transcribing, UEB Edition, 2015" (this is a requirement to be completed
within one year of hire).

Certification of completion of a two-year proofreading course from the
Library of Congress (ability to obtain within two years of hire).

Bachelor's degree in social services, social sciences (STEM degree), or a
liberal arts degree.

Work Shift/Work Hours:  Day Shift / part-time / 30 hours a week

Salary Range: $22.48 - $32.79/hourly

Lisa Larges | Outreach Coordinator
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development 
State Services for the Blind
2200 University Ave West, Suite 240, St. Paul MN 55114
Direct: 651-539-2300
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