ARIZONA BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS

The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life. Occupational therapists achieve this outcome by enhancing the individual's ability to participate, by modifying the environment, or by adapting the activity to better support participation.

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Job Location:

1740 West Adams Street, Suite 3407

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Unpaid Internship

Open Until Business Needs Are Met

Flexibility with school schedule for working hours

Job Summary:

This position will assist with various functions across the Occupational Therapy Board.

This Internship will offer a student work experience in collaboration and development and serve as the crucial link between the Executive Director, the Board, and licensees.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Job Duties:

• Assist in the development and implementation of standard work related to new processes and systems

• Updating and revising internal policies and procedures to align with regulatory standards

• Answer telephone calls/emails and assist in responding to applicant inquiries

• Assist the Board in enhancing communication to licensees

• Assist in preparation for monthly board meetings

• Provide basic support to the Board website

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Google software such as Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure

• Basic understanding of statutes and rules

• Familiarity with state regulations

Skills in:

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Attention to detail

• Research

Abilities:

• Set priorities, organize, and manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment

• Develop effective and positive working relationships with a diverse group

• Collaboration

Selective Preference(s):

• Flexibility with school schedule for working hours

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree/program

Contact Us:

• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Brian Westerberg at brian.westerberg@azdoa.gov for assistance

ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)

All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements