Receptionist - Work Ability Intern - South Jordan / Taylorsville

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
• Letter from physician, on physicians letterhead and signed by physician
• Schedule A letter

The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR), a Division of the Department of Workforce Services (DWS), is seeking two (2) motivated individuals with a disability to fill a part time, 16-week, paid internship as a Receptionist - Work Ability Intern in our South Jordan and Taylorsville offices.

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 w e strengthen Utahs 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, . DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.