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Academic Transcription Services (Part -Time, School Schedule) (Salem/Portland Metro) |
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Monday, 22 June 2009 |
Strada,Inc. is a professional Disability Resource Center that coordinates services for disability counselors and coordinators in education, business and social services nationwide.
We currently have room to add more academic transcriptionists to our team. We have part-time placements for independent contractors in Salem and Portland. We currently have IMMEDIATE need in Portland and Salem. After successful classroom experience, part-time remote transcription placements may be available as well. This work may be accomplished from a home office.
Academic Transcriptionists provide real-time communication access to Deaf or hard of hearing students in secondary, post-secondary, and graduate level classes. Transcribers attend class with the student, transcribe class as it happens, and provide notes for after class use. For remote work, transcriptionists "attend" class through an internet connection. All services are provided in real-time. This is a rewarding and stimulating field. If you love education, and contributing to the welfare of others, this position may be for you!
Ideal applicants meet the following qualifications:
* Have own laptop or regular access to one
* Professional person appearance, casual business attire & good hygiene
* Excellent Interpersonal Skills and Communication Habits
* Well Developed Problem Solving Ability
* Can work Independently or on a Team
* Excellent spelling and grammar
* Typing Speed of at least 55 wpm
* Reliable Transportation
* Willing to drive to multiple sites in the service area
* Flexible and Easy to work with
* Prefer BA, AA may be acceptable
* Self Motivated and Consistent Work Ethic
Qualified applicants will be trained using the TypeWell Transcription system (see www.typewell.com.) with the training fee to be paid by us in exchange for a reasonable time commitment. Individuals who can complete the online training and be ready to work in 6 weeks or less will be given priority. Interviews will be held starting next week until acceptable applicants are found. Training of new transcribers will start on the next available start date.
If you are qualified and interested:
1. Go to www.typewell.com and register to take the typing test and confirm your speed. When asked for your sponsor, put Strada, Inc. and chanel@stradagize.com for the email address.
2. Forward your resume to: resume@stradagize.com
Applicants who do not turn in both a TypeWell documented typing score and a resume will not be considered for an interview.
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