Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRCs)
Complete the OJT Information Request and Recommendation form (F280‑032‑000) to:
- Learn more about an on-the-job training (OJT).
- Suggest an OJT.
- Tell us about the types of OJTs you're looking for.
Tell the employers you work with about providing on‑the‑job training (F280‑033‑000).
Remember that workers can't use Option 2 training funds for OJTs.
Forms
- On the Job Accountability Agreement (F280-029-000).
- On-the-Job Training Work Hours (F100-229-000) apprenticeship tracking form.
- On-The-Job Training (OJT) Worksheet for Vocational Providers (F280-039-000).
New OJT language
We request that VRCs include the following specific language in “volunteer” OJT agreements. The new language helps to ensure that workers receiving OJT are provided a safe workplace:
"Volunteer On-the-Job Training for government or private non-profit employer Trainer responsibilities for Injured Worker Trainees
The Trainer will not pay a wage. The Trainer will not be liable for any new injuries or aggravations to existing conditions, because an employer-employee relationship does not exist related to industrial insurance. However, the employer-employee relationship does exist related to safety and health rules covered by the Labor & Industries Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH). The Trainer must provide a safe workplace and comply with all worker safety and health regulations required by the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act. For further information on safe workplace responsibilities, please visit the local L&I office or contact 1-800-423-7233."
On-the-job training opportunities
General Office Clerk
- OJT ID: 28.
- Region: 4.
- County: Thurston.
- City: Lacey.
- Contact: Department of Fish and Wildlife, Katherine Waldrop, 360-902-2279.
Capacities and requirements
This is a sedentary position with lifting of files and binders with a maximum of 10-20 pounds or less. Repetitive motion can be broken up as needed as there are a variety of duties available. Duties will include filing, answering a multiline telephone and backing up the agency receptionist, enter records into a database, perform research and generate reports from databases, process mail, copy and collate projects, order supplies and sundry items, compile payment orders and may assist with Road Access Entry Program and other ADA projects/tasks.
Help Desk Trainee
- OJT ID: 27.
- Region: 4.
- County: Thurston.
- City: Lacey.
- Contact: Department of Early Learning, Jennifer Stevens, 360-725-4399.
Capacities and requirements
Work closely with Help Desk Technician to respond to and solve client issues/problems, provide entry level service, printer support/troubleshooting, software/application assistance, password resets, and asset management.
Transcriptionist/Office Clerk
- OJT ID: 26.
- Region: 4.
- County: Thurston.
- City: Tumwater.
- Contact: Department of Corrections: Beth Schubach, 360-725-8789.
Capacities and requirements
Need to handle highly confidential/sensitive information. Would be transcribing taped interviews along with intermittent clerical duties to include filing, scanning, and copying documents. Be able to use Microsoft Outlook and familiarity with transcriptionist unit. Ability to keyboard 30-50 words per minute. Very sedentary position that requires lifting of less than ten pounds on an occasional basis.
Office Assistant
- OJT ID: 21.
- Region: 4.
- County: Thurston.
- City: Lacey.
- Contact: Department of Early Learning, Rochelle Davis, 360-725-4427.
Capacities and requirements
Will file, copy, make file folders, and use computer to enter data, schedule meetings, coordinate conference calls, and write letters. This is "sedentary" office work.
Crisis Line Telephone Operator
- OJT ID: 19.
- Region: 6.
- County: Spokane.
- City: Spokane.
- Contact: Spokane Mental Health, Levi VanDyke, 509-838-4561.
Capacities and requirements
Provide 24/7 telephone crisis intervention, information, assistance, and supportive listening in a confidential and caring manner. Flexible training times and shifts. Effective written/verbal communication skills a must. Will be trained on supportive listening skills, crisis de-escalation techniques, suicide assessment, mental health illness/issues, and community resources. Will develop job skills in the area of leadership, organization, problem solving, conflict resolution, time management, and office skills (computer, keyboarding, data entry, and multi-line telephone). Sedentary physical demands. Must pass criminal background check.
Administrative Assistant
- OJT ID: 17.
- Region: 4.
- County: Lewis.
- City: Centralia.
- Contact: Help 4 Hard Times, Anna Brown, 360-273-0790.
Capacities and requirements
This is basically a sedentary, office position with ability to stand and walk between computer/keyboard duties. Will be taught clerical and office management skills. Will greet customers/clients; will be in charge of office keys to open and close office. Will perform the following: file; use copier and FAX machines; publish and bulk mail newsletter; data base management; inventory of warehouse; cashier for events registration; bookkeeping using quikbooks computer program; procurement of donation items by phone; some light office cleaning inlcuding vacuuming and cleaning bathroom.
Public Relations/Fund Raiser
- OJT ID: 16.
- Region: 4.
- County: Lewis.
- City: Centralia.
- Contact: Help 4 Hard Times, Anna Brown, 360-273-0790.
Capacities and requirements
Self-paced physical demands: alternate between standing, sitting, and walking; may be some prolonged sitting at computer and use of keyboard; very light lifting/carry. Will learn grant writing, marketing the program for needy youth; community awareness; public speaking; computer graphics. Needs to present well in public; needs to be caring and demonstrative; needs to be eager and willing to learn about this program and about at risk or youth with emotional needs.
Fiscal Technical Trainee
- OJT ID: 14.
- Region: 4.
- County: Thurston.
- City: Lacey.
- Contact: Department of Early Learning, Rochelle Davis, 360-725-4427.
Capacities and requirements
Basically a desk/sitting job; may need to sit for 1 hour at a time; repetitive work involving keyboard and mouse up to 1 hour at a time.
Medical Assistant
- OJT ID: 13.
- Region: 1.
- County: Snohomish.
- City: Snohomish.
- Contact: Clearview Clinic, Betty Hunholz, 360-668-6519.
Capacities and requirements
Meet with patients, record patient's medical history, vital statistics. Prepare treatment rooms for patient exams, keep rooms clean and neat, interview patients to obtain medical information, and measure their vital signs, weight & height. Training will be provided in urinalysis, blood draws, medical screening, x-rays, etc. Spanish skills appreciated. Medical background preferred. Must have reliable transportation, no bus available.
Receptionist (3 positions)
- OJT ID: 11.
- Region: 1.
- County: Snohomish.
- City: Everett.
- Contact: Center for Career Alternatives, Sam Virgil, 425-422-7568.
Capacities and requirements
Front desk person must have a pleasant voice and manner, will handle up to 130 calls per day, will learn to handle stressed callers without getting flustered. Team environment in social services. Customer service training and proprietary computer training will be provided. Sedentary physical demands and can be modified as needed.
General Office Helper
- OJT ID: 8.
- Region: 5.
- County: Yakima.
- City: Granger, Wash..
- Contact: Northwest Communities Educational Center, Abby Sanders, 509-854-2222.
Capacities and requirements
Answering phones, reception work/greeting customers and clients. Typing letters, memos, public service announcements, etc. Filing, processing and delivering mail. Translating documents. Capacities are sedentary, no lifting over 10 pounds. May alternately sit, stand and walk but will typically involve frequent sitting. Seldom to occasional bending and reaching overhead. Frequent repetitive motion with hands for typing, phones, computer, and similar.
