Access Alaska

Mat-Su - Program Associate

2011-12-14T23:11:10Z

We seek a resourceful and energetic individual to fill a full time, entry-level Program Associate position. This position monitors the office’s front desk reception area, acts as the main telephone receptionist, and provides clerical and program support to office staff and managers. Assists visitors and consumers, and helps maintain, review and process agency forms, files and information. Helps complete a variety of program reports and paperwork. Schedules and conducts consumer orientation sessions; takes and processes fingerprints. Helps keep office equipment operational; orders & stocks office supplies.

• The position requires an individual with excellent customer service skills, a professional image, and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be organized, efficient and able to simultaneously handle multiple tasks.
• Must demonstrate the ability to apply discretion in handling confidential information and situations and function effectively under pressure.
• Interest in working with a community-based, individualized support services agency for individuals with disabilities and their families.

MUST have a high school degree or GED and 2 years of office work experience operating office equipment, Windows-based computers, and MS Office software. Excellent training and benefits plus a great work environment and potential for advancement! Competitive starting salary ($14-$15 DOE). Send resume & application letter by Dec. 16th to Access Alaska HR Office, 121 W. Fireweed Ln. #105, Anch. AK 99503 Attn: “Wasilla Receptionist”; or e-mail: info@accessalaska.org, and put “Wasilla Receptionist” in the subject line.

Program Associate
Access Alaska, Inc. – Mat-Su Office
We strongly encourage persons who experience a disability to apply!

Anchorage - Equipment Specialist

2011-12-14T23:08:00Z

This position assists persons who experience a disability to obtain adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and other services that support their ability to live independently within the community.

Typical tasks – receive, repair, maintain and inventory adaptive equipment; document work activities and maintain equipment inventory; provide consumer training for the use of adaptive equipment. Coordinate community and consumer outreach and other services with other office staff.

Required to work in the community so must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and clear driving and criminal records. Required to safely use construction, mechanic, and general repair hand tools, work outside in various weather conditions, complete minor construction and repair work, and keep accurate purchasing, repair and inventory records.

• The position requires an individual with excellent customer service skills, a professional image, and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be organized, efficient and able to simultaneously handle multiple tasks..
• Must demonstrate the ability to apply discretion in handling confidential information and situations and function effectively under pressure..
• Interest in working with a community-based, individualized support services agency for individuals with disabilities and their families.

This is NOT a part-time or temporary position for the winter. Only apply if interested in a regular, full-time, and long term position.

MUST have a high school degree or GED and 3 yrs. of relevant work experience in small equipment repair and maintenance; must have a working knowledge of MS Office including word processing and data entry skills. Excellent training and benefits plus a great work environment and potential for advancement! Competitive starting salary ($14-$16 DOE). Send resume & application letter by Dec. 16th to Access Alaska HR Office, 121 W. Fireweed Ln. #105, Anch. AK 99503 Attn: “Equipment Specialist”; or e-mail: info@accessalaska.org, and put “Equipment Specialist” in the subject line.

Equipment Specialist -- Access Alaska, Anchorage
Qualified Individuals Who Experience A Disability Are Encouraged To Apply.

Anchorage - Administrative Support Specialist

2011-12-14T23:04:14Z

We seek a resourceful and energetic individual to fill a full time, entry-level Administrative Assistant position. This position provides a full range of administrative, clerical, secretarial, reception, and project support functions to the South Central Regional Director and the Executive Administrative Assistant. Typical tasks are to produce reports, correspondence, proposals, manuals, and other documents; compile, store, and retrieve management data using computer databases. May help schedule travel & appointments, coordinate meeting and training sessions, and provide other logistical support.

• Must have excellent problem solving, conflict resolution, and customer service skills, a professional image, and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be organized, efficient and able to simultaneously handle multiple tasks.
• Must demonstrate the ability to apply discretion in handling confidential information and situations and function effectively under pressure.
• Strong interest in working with a community-based, individualized support services agency for individuals with disabilities and their families.

MUST have a high school degree or GED and 4 years of office work experience, or a 2 yr. degree and 2 yrs. of experience. Must be efficient using office equipment, Windows-based computers, and MS Office software. Excellent training and benefits plus a great work environment and potential for advancement! Competitive starting salary ($14-$15 DOE). Send resume & application letter by Dec. 16th to Access Alaska HR Office, 121 W. Fireweed Ln. #105, Anch. AK 99503 Attn: “ANC Admin. Asst.”; or e-mail: info@accessalaska.org, and put “ANC Admin. Asst.” in the subject line.

Access Alaska, Inc. – Anchorage Office
We strongly encourage persons who experience a disability to apply!

Anchorage - A/P Clerk

2011-12-14T23:01:16Z

We seek a resourceful and energetic individual to fill an immediate opening as a Full Time Accounts Payable Clerk. Receives and processes invoices and check requests; maintains PO files; codes accounting documents; inputs invoices and POs into automated accounting system; prepares and files disbursement and accounts payable related records. May perform other general accounting and bookkeeping tasks.

2 years of college or equiv. preferred + 3 yrs. of accounting or bookkeeping experience; MAS-90 experience a plus. Great work environment and potential for advancement! Competitive salary ($15-$17 to start DOE); excellent training and benefits. Send resume & application letter by December 16th to Access Alaska, 121 W. Fireweed Ln. #105, Anch. AK 99503 Attn: Accounting Clerk; or e-mail: info@accessalaska.org, and put “A/P Clerk” in the subject line.

Access Alaska, Inc. – Anchorage Office
We strongly encourage persons who experience a disability to apply!

Fairbanks March Newsletter

2011-03-04T21:27:38Z

The Advocate, as we have named it, is a monthly newsletter created to keep Fairbanks consumers informed of our month to month happenings. The Advocate will be a one page edition to help you see our current programs, SNAP activities (Social Networking Activities Program) and other newsworthy items.

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Fairbanks - PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT 2011

2011-01-21T00:15:10Z

Are you or is someone you know experiencing homelessness? Would you like to volunteer some time to give back to your community? Are you a business or service looking to serve individuals and families experiencing a challenging life? Project Homeless Connect, sponsored by the FNSB Census Complete Count Committee in partnership with the Fairbanks Homeless Coalition and Unity Outreach, Inc., and the Street Outreach & Advocacy Program, is designed to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness, or at risk of being homeless, connect with social services and material resources in a convenient one-stop model.　 Join us in our second annual event on Wednesday, January 26th from 10am-3pm at Pioneer Park Exhibition Hall. We can really use your support through donations or volunteering your time the day of the event to make it a success. If you are looking for personal assistance, want to be a volunteer or exhibitor, or have any questions, please contact Ruthamea Karr via e-mail at fairbankshomeless@yahoo.com or calling 907-328-3792.

Anchorage - Adaptive Yoga Class

2010-12-18T01:42:15Z

Make this one of your New Year’s resolution. Start the New Year out right by joining the Alaska MS Center for the January session of our Adaptive Yoga class.

The class will be on Wednesdays, January 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th from 12:30-1:30pm. The class will be offered at Access Alaska, 121 W. Fireweed Lane

The cost is $25.00 for four sessions. There is also an $8.00 drop in fee available.

To register or for more information, please call The Alaska MS Center at 929-2567 or e-mail info@alaskamscenter.org.
Space is limited.

Consumer Satisfaction Survey

2010-12-02T18:43:28Z

Access Alaska Consumers:

In an effort to ensure that our services match the needs of the community and are of high quality, the Alaska State Independent Living Council (SILC) is conducting a survey of consumers.

Please take the survey online here.

Or call the SILC office at 1-888-294-7452 and give your survey responses to SILC staff.

Your opinion is valued and will be used to guide the direction of Access Alaska’s programs and services in the coming year.

Fairbanks - Tai Chi health recovery class has moved

2010-09-28T20:54:12Z

Access Alaska and the Alaska branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society is offering a health recovery class for individuals who are interested in learning Tai Chi as a means to improve health. The class will focus on Tai Chi from a sitting position. This class will increase flexibility and extend one's range of motion. All individuals are welcome. This class is appropriate for people who experience disabilities.

The class is held every Wednesday 5:30-6:30 at the Paskvan Building. Classes are in the Music Room with access on 1st and Noble. .

For more information call the Taoist Tai Chi Society at 456-8827 or Access Alaska at 479-7940

Wasilla - Open House

2010-09-28T20:46:05Z

Come visit our new Wasilla office location
and join us for food, fun & door prizes.

Friday, October 1
12 - 4pm

1075 Check Street #109
Wasilla, AK 99654

For more info call 357-2588

Join us celebrating 20 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act!

2010-08-25T23:22:52Z

Join Access Alaska, our co-sponsors and Amy Roloff, from the reality television series, as we celebrate 20 years of the ADA

Fairbanks

September 14, 2010
Borealis Room, Wedgewood Resort
212 Wedgewood Dr.

Anchorage

September 15, 2010
Wendy Williamson Auditorium (UAA)
Corner of Lake Otis Parkway & Providence Drive

Free Admission (but donations welcome)
6:00pm Reception/Light Refreshments
6:30pm Event Begins
8:00pm Pictures & Autographs

Co-sponsored by University of Alaska Anchorage with help from Paula Harrison and Dr. Dirk Craftt, UAA Disability Support Services, Disability Law Center, The ADA Partners Project, The Governor's Council on Disabilities & Special Education, Assistive Technology of Alaska (ATLA), Alaska Center for the Blind, State of Alaska ADA Coordinator's Office and more....

Questions? Call Access Alaska at 800-770-7940
Sign Language Interpretors will be available at both events

Kenai - Open House

2010-08-09T21:31:04Z

Friday, August 13th
12-4 PM
Fun, food and door prizes

Mr. Jim Beck, Exec. Director and Robin Siverson, CDPCS Director, will be attending we hope everyone comes out to meet them and to visit with our Kenai staff.

Location is 33880 Community College Drive (Across from the food bank in the Jay's Painting / Access Alaska building off of K-Beach Rd.).

Access Alaska Has Job Openings!

2010-08-05T22:19:04Z

In Anchorage and Fairbanks. More information here.

We strongly encourage persons who experience a disability to apply!

Access Alaska - Kenai office has moved

2010-03-24T00:36:06Z

We're at 33880 Community College Drive, Soldotna, Alaska 99669 (Next to Jay's Painting and Across from the Food Bank)

Contact Numbers:
Main # - 907-262-4955
Fax # - 907-262-4936
800 # - 1-888-260-9336

MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. BOX 484
KENAI, ALASKA 99611

Find us here.

Wasilla Office Has Moved

2010-03-01T22:00:18Z

Wasilla office has moved to 1075 Check Street, Suite 109