JOB CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal

RATE OF PAY: Grade 1 – $12.00 hour

NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: Avg. 25 hours per week

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR: Average 3+ months

LOCATION: Main Office, North Tazewell, Virginia

This position is classified as Medium Risk for COVID-19 Standards

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The role of the VITA Program Assistant is to assist in the VITA program to ensure that the program serves the maximum number of individuals/families that may be entitled to a refund or credit.

• Prepares tax appointment files per client.
• Assists tax clients with preparation of required paperwork and accompanying documentation. This will primarily a virtual process using telephone, drop-off, and email communications.
• Assists in entering and maintaining tax client information in client database.
• Assists in follow-up with clients for acquiring missing and required information.
• Assists in setting up tax review/signature appointments with clients.
• Helps with administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school graduate or have a GED

Prefer recent (within prior three tax seasons) tax preparation experience

Have ability to perform basic math, including percentages and averages with a calculator

Be willing to work a flexible schedule

Good oral and written communication skills

Good computer skills in Microsoft Office

Possess, or be willing to get, IRS Certification for tax preparation

Have ability to work independently

Have ability to meet deadlines

Be detail oriented and organized

Possess good time management skills

Have ability to maintain discretion with confidential data

Have a good work ethic

Have ability and willingness to drive to VITA sites

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Prior to hire, with conditional employment, the individual must submit to satisfactory criminal background checks, national sex offender check, satisfactory reference checks (minimum of two), a pre-employment drug/alcohol test, and complete a Sworn Disclosure statement. After initial hire, the employee must submit to Child Protective Services check, DMV check, TB Screening or PPD. The individual must have reliable transportation, hold a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record, provide proof of automobile liability insurance, and be willing to use personal automobile for work purposes. S/He must agree to submit to random, and, if applicable, post-accident and reasonable suspicion, drug/alcohol tests;

PREFERENCES: (Current and former Head Start parent, active Agency volunteers, current work experience participants, interns may considered if they apply and are qualified);

HOW TO APPLY: If you are not a current employee with CVCA, please submit application to CVCA, P.O. Box 188, North Tazewell, VA 24630 or e-mail to HR@clinchvalleycaa.org. If you are a current employee, intern, or volunteer with CVCA, submit your interest to chris.thompson@clinchvalleycaa.org or ssmith@clinchvalleycaa.org;

DEADLINE: Until such time position is filled;

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