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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Braille Institute provides varied and enriching employment opportunities.
We also offer Internship Opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students.
Los Angeles Sight Center
Santa Barbara Regional Center
Rancho Mirage Regional Center
Orange County Regional Center
San Diego Regional Center
[Updated as of 5/2/08]
LOS ANGELES SIGHT CENTER
PROGRAM MANAGER — (Job#: 8-13)
Duties Include:
Supervise the El Poder Sin Ver program, including outreach, participant instruction, intakes, evaluation and sub-contractors and consultants; assist with the efficient recruitment, training and evaluation of Promotoras to ensure performance in accordance with policies; work with Program Consultant to evaluate the effectiveness of all aspects of El Poder Sin Ver program and make appropriate recommendations for improvements as needed; keep necessary parties advised of all matters associated with the program.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in related field (Health Services, Rehabilitation, Special Education); ability to relate to diversified clients and related professionals; excellent communication skills; valid driver's license with clean driving record; bilingual Spanish is highly preferred.

ORIENTATION & MOBILITY SPECIALIST — (Job#: 8-12)
Duties Include:
Assess client's Orientation & Mobility skills; develop and implement an instruction plan; use a variety of teaching strategies and adaptive training; prepare completion reports and monthly assessments; conduct seminars for staff, volunteers, students and the general public as needed.
Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Orientation & Mobility; Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist; effective communications skills; ability to relate to diversified clients; valid driver's license with clean driving record; knowledge of foreign language(s) preferably Spanish is a plus.

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR — (Job#: 8-10)
Duties Include:
Manages a proactive program to identify, qualify, cultivate and solicit Foundations, corporations and community organizations; manages a proposal development process, including developing cases for support and budgets; develops and maintains relationships with Foundation and corporate representatives; maintains a prioritized list of Foundation and corporate prospects; conducts corporate and Foundation prospect research; maintains list of BIA Fundraising priority projects.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelors degree in relevant field (Journalism, English, Communications); Master's degree in relevant field preferred; 3 to 5 years experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified, including grant writing, writing, editing and marketing; successful and verifiable track record at obtaining grants; must have strong interpersonal skills; advanced working knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel; CFRE Preferred.

YOUTH/CAREER SERVICES MANAGER — (Job#: 8-3)
Duties Include:
Supervision of Youth and Career program team supporting all coaching aspects for strong employee development which supports program outcomes; Evaluate program effectiveness and implement new program strategies; represent BIA throughout LA County through collaborative efforts that support the strategic program plan model; train staff and volunteers; assist in other areas and departments as needed.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field with four (4) years of supervisory experience; experience in special education and vocational development; experience with Visually Impaired population; effective written and communications skills; valid driver's license with clean driving record; knowledge of foreign language(s) preferably Spanish is a plus.

PROOFREADER (Part-time) — (Job#: 6-54)
Duties Include:
Proofread all assigned Braille materials in accordance with departmental and Library of Congress standards and regulations; provide explanatory notes to off-site transcribers on any questioned errors marked for correction; maintain a certifiable proficiency in both mechanical and electronic literary Braille transcription and a working knowledge of Nemeth Code; serve as a liaison and resource to volunteer and contract transcribers.
Minimum Requirements: Must possess proofreader certification from NLS, and have an understanding of the Braille Formats code. Certification and/or experience with Nemeth code is preferable. Knowledge of foreign language(s) Braille is a plus.

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SANTA BARBARA REGIONAL CENTER
DRIVER (On Call) — (Job#: 7-46)
Duties Include:
On call driver to transport students to classes, events and activities
Minimum Requirements: Class B driving license, clean driving record; CPR & First Aid certified

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RANCHO MIRAGE REGIONAL CENTER
DRIVER (On Call) - (Job#: 7-53)
Duties Include:
On call driver to transport students to classes, events and activities.
Minimum Requirements: Class B driving license, clean driving record; CPR & First Aid certified.

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ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT — (Job#: 8-8)
Duties Include:
Provide support for non-sighted co-workers; schedule low vision appointments and make reminder calls; receive and record in-kind donations; answer phones & receive visitors; data entry; monitor postage machine & vending machine funds; special projects.
Minimum Requirements: User knowledge of office equipment; computer skills; people skills/customer service; flexibility—may be required to cover other administrative positions.

OUTREACH INSTRUCTOR (Part-time) - (Job#: 7-9)
Duties Include:
Teach outreach classes; assist in developing and implementing student recruitment strategies for outreach locations; maintain cooperative relationships with staff of shared facilities.
Minimum Requirements: Excellent teaching skills to include goals, content selection, presentations and discussions; must have excellent communication skills; must be a self-starter with good reasoning skills; must have a clean driving record and a valid license; prefer a resident of south Orange County.

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SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CENTER
YOUTH ASSISTANT (On Call) — (Job#: 8-6 & 8-11)
Duties Include:
Assist students with youth events and activities; transport students to and from classes and events; assist Youth and Career Services Coordinator with planning activities and events; on-call position.
Minimum Requirements: Valid California class C driving license; clean driving record; enjoy working with children, youth, & young adults; Class B driving license preferred, CPR & First Aid certified preferred.

DRIVER (On Call) (Job#: 6-39)
Duties Include:
On call driver to transport students to events and activities.
Minimum Requirements:
Class B driving license, Clean driving record; CPR & First Aid certified.

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HOW TO APPLY:

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter with salary history to:
resumes@brailleinstitute.org

Documents submitted via email as attachments must be in Microsoft Word format with the ".doc" file extension. We cannot accept compressed or zipped files. Resumes that do not reference a specific job title in the cover letter or email subject line will not be considered.

Or mail hard copies to:

Human Resources
Braille Institute of America
741 N. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90029

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