What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vision Services Assistant position at The Iris Network?
Pay: $20/Hour
Part Time
Monday-Friday: Days
Bangor & Augusta Region
Overview: The Vision Services Assistant (VSA) is a part-time position to assist Vision Services Department in completing database entries, administrative tasks and research and/or delivery of devices as assigned.
To be successful in this positionthe ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to relate with people on an individual and group basis; have a basic understanding and knowledge of disabilities and willingness to learn about vision impairments; have efficient typing/database entry skills, professional level of written/verbal communication skills, be organized and manage time effectively; be self-motivated.
Job Duties:
- Work under the supervision of a CVRT or COMS
- Enter and update new referrals in database.
- Complete aides/appliance research and requests
- Complete and submit Talking Books Applications to MSL
- Complete applications for various vision related client service programs
- Utilize the Agency’s database to prepare and maintain client case record reports
- Work within the requirements of contract and grant funding sources;
- Serve as an ambassador for the agency and its mission.
- Provide and maintain open lines of communication with assigned CVRT/COMS related to client documentation and updates
- Schedule and confirm client visits, create travel itineraries, deliver devices at the discretion of CVRT/COMS
- Assist in planning of group lessons and locations as directed.
- Attend agency staff meetings and assist staff in the facilitation of community education/in –services as needed.
- Develop and maintain a strong and positive collaborative working relationship with other staff, inter-departmentally and intra-departmentally, across the agency to provide seamless and comprehensive services to clients.
- Adhere to The Iris Network’s safety policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Associates degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Up to 25% travel.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to track and maintain multiple tasks/spreadsheet management
- High level of technology skills and familiarity with database management
- Access to reliable transportation.
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the agency to provide equal employment opportunities to all candidates for employment regardless of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 24 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bangor, ME 04401
Salary : $20
