What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reader Assistance position at Sanford Federal?
FAR Group is a global defense solution provider based in Virginia, working with the U.S. government and its allies to deliver comprehensive solutions with a focus on effectiveness and security.
Through all the strategic business units, FAR Group delivers defense solutions and provides professional services, construction & infrastructure, and security & military products & services.
Job title: Reader Assistance
Location: Virtual
Job Overview:
FAR Group is currently seeking Reader Assistance primarily in a virtual environment for approximately twenty (20) hours a week.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Providing reading support via Microsoft Teams in a virtual environment.
- Reading aloud materials not accessible with screen reader.
- Navigating many different VA computer systems: BDN, CAPRI, COVERS, CWINRS, TMS, ETA, VBMS, Virtual VA, DRAGON, IPPS, e-VA, CMP, and SHARE screens not accessible with screen reader.
- Ensuring formatted letters and forms are correct.
- Assisting in reading/digitally signing PDF documents.
- Assisting with mouse/cursor manipulations.
- Providing such other visual aid services as may be needed and reasonable under the circumstances to assist the employee with completion of job assignments.
- Travel may be required.
Job Skills and Requirements for Reader:
- Associate degree or equivalent.
- Extensive knowledge of composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Requires at least two (2) years’ experience working in an office environment.
- Prefer previous experience working with the Blind/Low Vision.
The candidate must send a copy of their resume along with their certifications.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm