Braille Transcriber

The Washington State School for the Blind is currently recruiting for a Communications Consultant (Braille Transcriber). This position reports to the Ogden Resource Center Director and must interact with the Braille Program Specialist, contracted and inmate braille transcribers, and braille proofreader on a daily basis to accomplish the task of braille transcription and production.

• Transcribes daily jobs and small braille projects in a timely manner following all rules and guidelines set forth by the Braille Authority of North America (BANA), state guidelines and agency policies.
• Uses the agencies electronic job log to enter and track all braille job related information.
• Assists with braille production including embossing files, thermoforming tactiles, collating and binding.
• Completes quality control checks.
• Prepares projects for shipping by boxing, adhering labels, and delivering to the warehouse.
• Keeps braille workroom clean and organized.
• Explains sometimes complex or technical information regarding braille rules, regulations and procedures.
• Provides instruction for inmate transcribers that are part of our braille prison program.
• Makes public presentations pertaining to braille, blindness and technologies.
• Proofread projects for other transcribers.
• Acts as a copyholder for the braille proofreader when needed.
• Assists in Warehouse as needed.
• Filing and other office tasks.

• Must possess Washington State UEB Certification.
• Experience producing braille materials.
• Strong computer skills including experience in using electronic mail, internet, word processing, braille transcription programs, Adobe Acrobat, and fundamental electronic troubleshooting.
• Ability to understand, interpret and retain information from BANA guidelines and effectively apply the information in communicating with others.
• Communicate via phone, e-mail, and web conferencing applications while acting as a Braille Consultant to the public.
• Ability to effectively express ideas through the spoken word using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the audience.
• Must be able to create collage style tactile graphics.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work in quiet conditions.
• Must obtain a National Library of Congress (NLS) UEB Literary certificate within 1 year of hire date.

• Benefits
• Medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance
• Medical flexible spending account
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance
• Dependent care assistance
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Sick leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave

The Washington State School for the Blind is a state-funded school for students who are blind or have low vision. The school provides a comprehensive education and training program for students from kindergarten through high school.