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- Job Opportunities
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Full-time position (40 hours/week) plus benefits. Gross
Monthly Salary $1,934.
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Experience handling multi-line phone system,
teletypewriter for the Deaf (TDD),
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voice mail and working
with the public. Duties include answering calls,
greeting the
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general public and participants and transferring
call or
notifying appropriate staff,
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clerical skills including filing, distribution of
transportation fare tickets
and
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reporting of usage and providing attendant
assistance to participants attending activities
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and/or driving to/from activities as needed.
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Must have significant
experience interacting with people with
disabilities. Previous
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experience with
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and data entry.
High level
of
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accuracy with
general office work, ability to multi-task while
maintaining lobby area.
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Require typing
@ 30 wpm and High School Diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years
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experience
handling multi-line phone and general clerical
functions.
Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. EOE
Submit cover letter and resume to:
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Cheryl Simpson
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Operations Manager
- Endependence Center
- 6300 E.
Virginia Beach Blvd
- Norfolk, VA
23502
- 757-455-8223 fax
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csimpson@endependence.org
Resumes requested before
June 15, 2011.
Employment Network Coordinator
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Position will work with people with disabilities seeking employment
utilizing the Social Security Ticket-To-Work
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Program. Persons with disabilities encouraged to
apply.
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Must have
significant experience working with and interacting with people with
disabilities for at least 3 years.
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Must pass SSA Suitability Clearance.
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Must have a High
School Diploma or Equivalent. College degree preferred.
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Experience
assisting people with disabilities in job readiness skills and job
placement.
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Experience
working in an Employment Network program preferred.
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Experience with
career counseling, job development, job placement and providing employment
supports.
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Experience
assisting individuals to explore and establish personal goals for their own
life.
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Experience
utilizing a computer and Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Internet.
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Understanding of
the independent living philosophy, disability rights and the employment
provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Understanding of
the resources for people with disabilities in the Hampton Roads area related
to employment, transportation, assistive technology and financial resources.
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Understanding of
utilizing Internet resources related to employment.
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Basic knowledge
of the various Social Security Work Incentives for people with disabilities.
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Basic knowledge
of the various organizations/programs available for people with disabilities
(i.e., SSA, DRS, VOPA, Medicaid, etc.).
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Good verbal and
written communication skills.
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Some travel
required for presentations and meeting with people with disabilities in
outlying areas.
Annual Salary $29,000 plus benefits.
Cover Letter and Resume to:
- Cheryl Simpson
Operations Manager
- Endependence Center
- 6300 E. Virginia Beach Blvd
- Norfolk, VA 23502
- 757-455-8223 fax
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csimpson@endependence.org
Resumes requested before June 20, 2011.
Volunteer Opportunities
Endependence Center
currently does not have any Volunteer Opportunities.
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Endependence
Center, Inc.
6300 East Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23502-2827
Phone: (757) 461-8007 Voice
(757) 461-7527 TDD
Fax: (757) 455-8223 or (757) 461-5375
Last updated
on 6/13/11