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TACTILE ASL INTERPRETER (On-call) – Job#: 23-49

The schedule is typically Thursday and Friday
Duties Include: Serves as the main point of contact for DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing students who participate in Braille Institute’s programs for the deafblind. Provides interpreting during BIA services (Orientation & Mobility, Low Vision, etc.), when necessary for DeafBlind students to receive services. Oversee the work of ASL Interpreter volunteers during programming hours on Fridays, and directly provide interpreter support on Fridays. Assist students with accessing resources for the DeafBlind, such as the National Deaf Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP). Coordinate and maintain communication with ASL Interpreter volunteer pipelines, including universities and local DeafBlind organizations.
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelors in Deaf Studies or a related field is preferred; Advanced cultural knowledge of the Deaf community; Knowledge of local, regional, and national resources for the Deaf and DeafBlind; Minimum two years of American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting experience, including training in Tactile ASL/ProTactile; Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) credential of National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)
Pay Scale: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

YOUTH ASSISTANT (On-call) – Job#: 23-47 New

Schedules are set a week in advance and will usually involve at least 2-3 Saturdays per month. May require 1-2 days of hybrid work
Duties Include: Assisting staff with facilitating youth programs. Assisting with instruction and providing assistance to students during scheduled programs. Assisting in monitoring programs and activities to ensure a safe environment is always maintained. Notifying the instructor of any potential safety issues or other problems. Providing sighted guide for children as needed to better assist students with program participation and enrichment. Making recommendations for student activities to keep participants engaged and learning. May require driving a company vehicle to transport visually impaired children between the regional center or designated training location and activities within the local area.
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required, college coursework preferred; Basic knowledge of training as applied to children with disabilities is needed. At least six (6) months of experience working with children’s programs and working with special needs children, youth, & young adults. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Valid driving license with clean driving record. Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends, extended hours, and evenings. Ability to learn and participate in physical and teaching activities. CPR & First Aid certification preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required.
Pay Scale: $16.90 per hour

REGIONAL CENTER DIRECTOR – Job#: 23-46
Duties Include: Directs the operations of Los Angeles Regional Center including over 35 total employees, including Managers, Coordinators, Specialists, and Instructors.  Provides oversight to the volunteer team. Provides oversight, guidance, and coordination for all regional programs, services and classes for visually impaired students totaling 1300 per year, on average.  Develops and manages the regional center budget of $2.5 million. Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and services to ensure the continued quality of services is provided to patrons. Implements changes and improvements as needed.  Conducts presentations, and seminars, and represents the center of Los Angeles County through speaking engagements and appearances at special events. Strong analytical approaches that lead to creative solutions to any challenges related to management and strategic program implementation. Establishes and maintains positive business relationships with donors, community leaders, and other agencies providing services to the visually impaired within the region. Accountable for general management responsibilities, including recruitment and hiring, training of staff, and appraisal of performance. Establishes and communicates priorities of projects and goals. Oversees staff development and performance management. Develops and directs efforts to build staff/volunteer awareness of the organization’s values, programs, and services. Recognizes staff/volunteer achievements.  Collaborates with the Vice President of Programs & Services in developing and monitoring regional center budget, goals, objectives, and strategic plans. Communicate goals, objectives, and plans to staff.  Oversees the implementation of new projects and initiatives. In collaboration with Marketing & Communications, develops and implements marketing plans to promote the regional center. Establishes and maintains positive business relationships with donors, community leaders, and other agencies providing services to the visually impaired within the region. Works with the Director of Facilities to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, documentation, and safety requirements for facilities and vehicles.  Ensures maintenance of accurate and timely record-keeping for the regional center, including donation receipts, deposits, and acknowledgment of donated funds. Prepares and submits progress reports and statistics to management for review. Reviews and approves invoices, purchases, and expense reports, as well as time and attendance of staff.  Assists the auxiliary with local issues or needs, including but not limited to, providing meeting time and space at the regional center, reaching out to the local community, and providing staff resources to help during an event.
Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree (MPA, MBA, M.Ed.) or BA/BS or equivalent knowledge/experience and 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in leadership and management of business operations is strongly preferred. Work experience with non-profit organizations, as well as the visually impaired and/or disabled community, is desirable.  Outstanding analytical and organizational skills, proven problem-solving ability, flexibility, and ability to meet deadlines. Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion in the workplace, and the community. Strong knowledge of business operations/budget management, marketing/fundraising techniques, and program development/implementation required.  Working knowledge of diseases of the eye, related research, treatments, and technologies is needed. The position requires excellent communication, presentation, leadership, decision-making, organization, problem-solving, team-building, and marketing skills. The ability to motivate staff and effectively manage regional operations is needed. The position requires occasional travel to other centers and various locations in LA County. A valid driver’s license is required.
Pay Scale: $115,000.00 – $135,000.00 per year

YOUTH PROGRAMS SPECIALIST – Job#: 23-43

Work schedule-8:30 AM-5:00 PM, (3) Saturdays a month, (3) days onsite, (2) days in the field.
Duties Include: Responsible for leading and coordinating programs that support youth with visual impairments, including designing semester curriculum and lesson plans; coordinating with special guests and community members to bring variety to program content; and creating calendars, agendas, and registration forms for advertising and recruitment. Organize day-to-day logistics and event coordination for in-person programming. Collaborate closely with the Youth Team to create content for shared programs (virtual youth programs, parent workshops, large-scale special events). Establish and maintain active communication with program stakeholders (i.e. parents, teachers of the visually impaired, orientation and mobility specialists, school administrators, school districts, local agencies, vision networks, etc.).  Conduct outreach and recruitment efforts through relationship-building, workshops, and presentations to develop a strong presence within the community.  Maintain precise records for call logs, attendance, and program reports.  Meet with students and their families to evaluate students’ abilities and interest in programs to best meet their needs and connect them with relevant resources.  Oversee Youth Assistants including training, providing general work direction, and reviewing work assignments to ensure program goals are achieved.  Collaborate with internal teams, such as National Programs, Library Services, and Marketing, for program content, events, and social media.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred or at least five or more years of direct experience working with youth. A degree in a related field, such as psychology, social work, human development, education, etc. is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to prepare and deliver presentations both to internal teams and external stakeholders. Can interact comfortably with diverse populations and professionally represent the organization. Spanish-speaking skills are strongly desired. Teamwork and leadership skills:  Experience with collaborating within a team. Ability to manage projects from start to finish, whether individually or collectively.  Demonstrated success in a leadership role. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to think critically and prioritize work to adjust to multiple project timelines. Willingness to learn about eye conditions and adaptive technology to better serve students and families. Independent, collaborative, and solutions-oriented attitude. High proficiency in computer applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  At least two years of experience working with youth, either in a school or extracurricular setting is desired or comparable experience. (volunteer work or internship applies). Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
Pay Scale: $45,000.00 – $48,000.00 per year

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (LIBRARY) – Job#: 23-37
Duties Include: Creating schedules and maintaining a calendar of appointments, events, meetings, and/or travel; Working closely with the Director and Managers to oversee logistics of events, coordinating talent, organizing and maintaining schedules, ensuring timely and effective communication with library and external staff; Ordering and use of Intaact. Create and maintain current and accurate files and records for the department by auditing and updating information in files and computer software. Oversee various projects. Work closely with the Director. Work with the Marketing department to help create and publicize library marketing strategy and advertisement; Assist with arranging, organizing, setting up, and striking events in the library including occasional weekends and evenings; Prepare information packets about Library events and information for marketing and development; Learn the workings of the BIA Library and the National Library Service
Minimum Requirements: An Associate or Bachelor’s degree is preferred; Strong knowledge of administrative support services is desirable. Working knowledge of standard office computer software is required. Good written and verbal communication skills and computer skills are required. Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to create positive and productive working relationships with peers. Requires a minimum of two years of administrative support experience. Knowledge of library services for people on the blind spectrum and those with print disabilities with an appreciation and understanding of DEI frameworks; Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritizing work to ensure that departmental and library goals are realized;
Pay Scale: $37,000.00 – $40,000.00 per year

VOLUNTEER SERVICES COORDINATOR – Job#: 23-33
Duties Include: Work with the center Director and Educational Programs Manager, and Volunteer and Administrative Program Specialist to determine the center’s volunteer needs and then actively recruit for volunteer roles. Compiles current and accurate volunteer data. Share responsibility with Volunteer & Administrative Program Specialist to enter and maintain data on ETO, including monthly volunteer hours. Maintains current volunteer e-mail list on Outlook. Assists with volunteer training/orientation. Schedules and communicates volunteer assignments. Maintains regular communication with center volunteers, expressing appreciation, answering questions, and addressing concerns. Reports any behavior issues or concerns to the onsite supervisor and director. Maintains regular communication with center staff/departments that utilize volunteers. Inform staff of volunteer absences or other concerns when appropriate. Models and encourages a “culture of gratitude” throughout the center. Assists the director with coordinating volunteer appreciation activities. Responsible for both ongoing and special projects as assigned by the director.
Minimum Requirements: Associate (AA) degree required, or three or more years of equivalent experience is required. A working knowledge of standard office computer software is required. Knowledge of database applications and conversational Spanish is strongly preferred. Excellent communication, team-oriented, excellent troubleshooting skills, and computer and organizational knowledge are required. The ability to establish and maintain positive business relationships is essential. An understanding of volunteerism in the context of support of non-profit or community service is preferred. Three or more years of general administrative experience and customer service are required. Direct experience working with volunteers and leadership experience is preferred.
Pay Scale: $48,000.00 – $52,000.00 per year

INSTRUCTOR (Part-time) – Job# 23-8
This part-time position works 18 to 19 hours per week.

Duties Include: Instructs visually impaired students in a variety of subjects. May also teach students to read and write braille as well as the use of braille writers. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student progress, recommending additional resources and support to students and families as needed. Research subject matter and, in collaboration with the Educational Programs Lead, develop curricula for classroom instruction. Works in collaboration with the Educational Programs Lead and educators across BIA centers to provide continuity in departmental instruction. Prepares lesson plans as needed. Gathers supplies, adaptive devices, and materials needed to teach students. Assures in-person and online classrooms are set up each day with supplies, tools, equipment, and materials needed for an effective and safe learning environment. Prepares and maintains appropriate forms and documentation for each class as required, such as attendance and student progress. May design and conduct seminars, workshops, and training sessions throughout an assigned region to educate families, caregivers, and professionals on issues related to the visually impaired, as well as to promote the organization’s programs and services within the community. May participate in planning and/or preparation for special events to benefit the visually impaired. Acquires knowledge of research and advancements in the subject matter taught, as well as the organization’s programs and services and other resources for the visually impaired. Makes use of professional development workshops and resources. May train and direct the work of volunteers assisting in classrooms.
Minimum Requirements: A bachelor’s degree (ex/ BA) in a designated field of expertise is required (or may be substituted with one year of teaching experience). Strong knowledge of the subject matter taught is required. Previous online teaching experience is desirable. May require conversational knowledge of another language. The position requires good communication, training, interpersonal, assessment, research, computer, presentation, organizational and time management skills. The ability to effectively teach visually impaired students in a particular field of expertise is essential. At least one to two years of experience teaching in a designated field of expertise is desirable. Some work experience with the visually impaired is desirable. Knowledge of the accented characters and punctuation symbols in Spanish braille.
Pay Scale: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour