Return Utah - Office Specialist - Provo - Full Time

Office Specialist I

The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Office Specialist I to join our Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) team in the Provo District office located in Provo, Utah.

The Return Utah program is a formal career reentry program, designated for Utahns desiring to re-enter the workforce after a career break. Along with a state job and traditional on-the-job training, Return Utah roles provide 16-weeks of transitional support (similar to an internship) which includes an office technology review, coaching, career development, mentorship, networking opportunities, and job market readiness training.

To be eligible for this return-to-work opportunity candidates :

• Must have a career break of one year or more at the time of application (unless the candidate is affiliated with the military in any way including as a military spouse / partner), or
• Demonstrate underemployment at the time of application
• Have prior professional / life experience in a functional area of interest

This is a long term position, meaning employment continues after transitional support provided during the first 16 weeks of employment, after the completion of the Return Utah program.

Principal Duties : The Office Specialist I performs the following tasks :

Minimum Requirements : The model applicant for this position is someone who :

Why You Should Join Our Team : This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of helping individuals with disabilities you will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as, generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance.

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.