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DEPARTMENT: Office HOURLY LEVEL: $12.00

SUPERVISOR: Office Manager

Position: Non- Exempt, Part-Time, 18 hrs. weekly

Peer Office Assistant is a hard-working individual able to

undertake a variety of office duties and work diligently

under pressure. They are highly creative, self-motivated,

personally driven individual with a professional

investment in and dedication to the success of

individuals with visual impairments. They have firsthand

knowledge of visual impairment and an understanding of

the unique impact that it has on services for individuals

who have disabilities across all disabilities. This person

will be comfortable working with cross disability

consumers and assisting them in all areas of services.

As well as incorporating new and effective ways to

achieve better results. You will answer to the Office

Manager for duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Provide targeted services to consumers within the

Virgin Islands community.

Making sure every visitor is logged, and all safety

procedures are complied with.

• Filing of documents and record keeping.

• Answering and recording telephone calls into

program.

• Assist consumers with selecting product or

merchandise that best fit their needs.

• Shredding of documents.

• Representative of MASH group to document

activities and report into program.

• Assist the other staff and office manager with other

duties.

• Document evidence of communication, preparation,

training delivery and outcomes, and follow-up

efforts.

• Assist in Office Manager in developing program

content, presentation materials, training plans, and

resources, including videos and online courses.

• Assist with running exhibit or display tables at

events.

• Complete Intake on new consumers.

• Work closely and positively with VIAIL team

members.

• Attend virtual and/in person meetings with topics to

include planning, professional development, and

weekly reporting of activities.

• Maintain an online calendar of scheduled trainings,

program meetings, and other events.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Working knowledge of office equipment.

• Excellent organizational and time management

skills.

• Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with community resource

agencies and/or staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level of the office working conditions is low

to moderate.

• Mostly indoors, occasionally outdoors.

• Moderate amount of travel regional.

• VIAIL is a fragrance-free work environment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

VIAIL is committed to providing an environment that is

free from discrimination and harassment based on race,

age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex,

gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or

pregnancy. VIAIL is an equal opportunity/equal

access/affirmative action employer fully committed to

achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all

Federal and State laws, regulations, and executive orders

regarding non-discrimination and affirmative act ion.

BACKGROUND CHECK

VIAIL strives to provide a safe environment for staff,

consumer, and volunteers. To support this environment

and comply with applicable laws and regulations. VIAIL

conducts background checks. The type of background

includes but not limited to a Traffic Record and Criminal

history check.