Receptionist

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Weber County, UT
Job Type: Internship
Job Number: 44193
Agency: 600 Department of Workforce Services
Unit: 6115 Ogden District
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Recruiter: Lisa Smith
of Openings: 1
Location: Ogden District -950 East 25th Street, ,Ogden, UT 84401
Schedule Code: TL - Time Limited - This is a career service exempt at will position.
Schedule Code Description: There is no probation period for a TL employee.
Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Career Mobility: This position may be filled as a career mobility.
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: .

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
• Letter from physician, on physician's 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 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 DutiesThe 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.
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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01

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. Do you have a documented disability?

• No
• Yes

02

How many years of experience do you have working in a professional office environment performing office support functions, such as; front desk coverage, greeting walk-up visitors and guests, filing, answering multi-line phones, setting appointments, maintaining calendars and processing mail?

• No work experience
• Less than one year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

03

Rate your overall proficiency level of computer skills using Gmail, Google docs, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and databases in a professional office environment.

• No work experience
• Limited - I have very limited work experience and would need training and support to be effective.
• Moderate - I have some work experience and would be effective with limited training and support.
• Extensive - I am highly proficient and have extensive work experience and would bring immediate value to the position.

04

How many years of experience do you have providing customer service?

• No work experience
• Less than one year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

05

Are you a current Department of Workforce Services (DWS) employee?

• No
• Yes

06

This position will require a criminal background check and access to confidential BCI information.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the statement above.

07

Please review our Equal Opportunity Law Notice before applying to this job.

• I acknowledge that I have read the Equal Opportunity Law Notice.

08

Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

• State of Utah job site
• Referred by a Friend or Family
• Indeed
• Other External Job Board or Site
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• DWS job website
• Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc)
• Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
• University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc)
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career or Job Fair
• Internship
• Interviewed for different position
• Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc)
• Other (not listed above)

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