Front Desk Receptionist - Work Ability Intern - Salt Lake City

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)
• 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 16-week, paid internship as a Front Desk Receptionist - Work Ability Intern at our Judy Ann Buffmire Rehabilitation Office in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Judy Ann Buffmire Rehabilitation Office houses the administrative offices of the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation. It also houses Utah Center for Assistive Technology, Business Relations, Governor's Committee on Employment for People with Disabilities, and Utah Work Incentive Planning Services. This office is focused on providing people with disabilities the specialized, supportive services necessary for them to engage in 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

• Works 20-25 hours per week.
• Assists with inbound calls from clients seeking resources.
• Assists with front desk reception duties.
• Monitors security cameras and report any incidents.
• Provides general office support including copying, scanning, faxing and emailing communication.
• Hours worked: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm.

Minimum Requirements
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 to 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.