Receptionist - Work Ability Intern - Ogden

Job Description

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE A DOCUMENTED DISABILITY.

This opportunity is targeted toward individuals with disabilities through the State of Utah's Work Ability Internship (WAI) Program.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide documentation of their disability to the Human Resource's WAI Coordinator.

Please email one of the documents below to (do not attach to job applications).

Adequate documentation includes :

• SSDI or SSI documentation;
• Veterans Administration Certification;
• Letter from Licensed Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (most common); or
• Department of Human Resource Management form letter signed by a physician.

The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR), a Division of the Department of Workforce Services (DWS), is seeking a motivated individual with a disability to fill a part time, 16-week, paid internship as a Receptionist - Work Ability Intern - in our Ogden Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Office.

The Ogden VR office is focused on providing people with disabilities counseling, guidance and supportive services necessary for them to engage in effective job preparation and those seeking employment.

In this context, the successful applicant will participate in day-to-day office support activities including taking calls and correctly directing clients and potential applicants to the necessary resources and assisting with front desk reception duties.

Principle Duties

The Receptionist - Work Ability Intern - will perform the following tasks :

• Will work part time, 20-32 hours per week.
• Assists with inbound calls from clients seeking resources or appointment scheduling.
• Assists with front desk reception duties.
• Provides general office support including copying, scanning, faxing and email communication.
• Assists with setup for applicant orientations.
• Assists with setup for any in-district meetings.
• Assists with vendor contacts and item purchase cost searches.

The Ideal Candidate

The model applicant for this internship is someone who can demonstrate :

• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Computer expertise using Word, Gmail and spreadsheet software.

The Agency

The mission of Workforce Services is we strengthen Utah’s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need.

Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis.

Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives.

These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work.

To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.

Supplemental Information

DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.