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State of Utah - Jobs College Track Program / Instructor of th in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
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 16-week,paid internship as a College Track Program/ Instructor of the Blind - Work Ability Intern for our Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DSBVI) in the Salt Lake City Office.
You will assist students through the college track application process and provide support throughout the program. You will also assist other instructors with students that may need some additional one on one tutoring in the training center classes such as braille,computers,and home management.
Principal Duties
- Assists students through the application process for our college track program.
- Tutors students when needed: Assists with students in writing,math and organizational skills.
- Assists DSBVI training center instructors with students. Some classes include braille,home management and computers.
- Follows up with former students to get feedback on student progress after training.
- Provides mentoring to students.
- Participates in monthly training center activities for students.
- Participates in our student group discussions to promote self-confidence,self-reliance,and positive attitudes about blindness.
- Attends staff meetings and client staffing as scheduled.
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- 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.