QCN38T3A6ZQ4 Update: I no longer work through NTI. You still may apply for jobs directly on their website http://nticentral.org/.
NTI is currently looking for those who are bilingual in both Spanish and English (not a requirement for all jobs, they just really need bilingual right now).
Jobs are through different clients NTI works with. They have different starting wages and hours. Here's the link to their website if you'd like to check out the company: http://nticentral.org/
From the NTI website:
Find Work-at-Home Jobs through NTI
NTI provides job opportunities for Americans with disabilities who require home-based work.
Who should apply?
If you're an American who is disabled and would like to work from home, you may qualify for an online job in customer service, technical support, medical transcription, quality control, or many other types of work.
Legitimate part-time jobs
NTI, a nonprofit organization, has worked for over 15 years with employers, Social Security Disability Insurance, and with vocational rehabilitation services that work with disabled individuals. We match people like you with legitimate work-at-home opportunities suited to your situation and requirements.
Apply now
New job openings are arriving all the time. Apply now to be a part of NTI's database of pre-screened, pre-qualified applicants. We'll follow up to identify what jobs you're interested in and try to match you with a suitable work-at-home opportunity.
When setting up your office you need to consider a few things. You need quality office furniture and office equipment that are both comfortable and functional. I first used an old desk chair that didn’t provide any back support and was very hard to adjust. I also had a keyboard without any kind of hand rest. My headset, or maybe it was my phone, kept crackling and cutting out on me. My printer had just one function: printing! I was forced to make a trip to the copy store to fax, copy or scan my documents for work. That was for my first work at home job. Using some of my first earnings, I upgraded my office furniture and equipment. Believe me it was well worth the investment.
Become.com has a great selection of office furniture. When looking for a desk chair I found many different options. I personally could not sit in the wooden swivel style chair. I would go for the leather or mesh desk chair that has lumbar support. If you feel particularly motivated by your favorite football team, they even have chairs in your team’s color with the team logo. Similarly, they offer a wide range of desks in many different colors and materials. Don’t just click past the front page for office furniture before checking out the buying guide. It’s called “Office Furniture – The Comfortable Workplace”. Now, that’s what I’m talking about!
Let’s change gears for a minute and talk about printers. I am finding more and more often that work at home companies are requiring workers to have access to or own a fax machine. Also, a printer is needed for printing employment forms, scripts and training materials. Why not just get a multifunction printer and kill 3 or 4 birds with one stone? After checking out the Become.com website, they have a wide variety of printers to meet virtually every home office need. I suggest checking out the different types of printers according to what you need. While you are checking out different types of printers, don’t forget to check out how much replacement ink cartridges will cost.
One thing I cannot stress enough is to always read consumer reviews before making any online purchase! On Become.com they offer many different options as far as the company you purchase the item from. Be a proactive consumer and read the reviews provided to find out of this company has a good track record and to make sure the product is user friendly. Since Become.com has many different options available, you can be sure to find something to fit your needs without having to surf the web for hours.
Thanks to my friends at become.com for supporting my blog.
Take advantage of this free, limited-time opportunity to become a LiveOps Agent for a day — and help support "Stand Up to Cancer" on September 10, 2010.
Be one of the first 1500 to complete your application by September 7 and you'll be eligible to provide services — with no upfront fees or costs — as a LiveOps Agent to support "Stand Up for Cancer" on September 10. Invoice us for your work, take calls for a good cause and see if being a LiveOps Agent is right for you!
As an exclusive trial agent, you'll have access to our innovative technology, including our invoicing system, online chat and schedule, and will also be certified by LiveOps' industry-leading learning team.
To take advantage of this trial offer, you must:
Be available to take calls on September 10 from 7:40 pm to 11:40 pm EST
Have a dedicated landline phone line (non-VoIP) for the night with no call waiting, voicemail or interruptive features. We'll tell you how to disable these features for the day.
Have a corded headset
Have access to the internet using broadband or satellite
If you meet these requirements, here's what you need to do:
Complete the application at www.liveops.com/trial by 12:00 pm EST on September 7
Complete a short certification hosted by the LiveOps team
Sign the Independent Contractor Agreement and submit a W-9
Provide services to take calls on September 10 for "Stand Up for Cancer"
This free trial offer is not currently available for applicants providing services in the following states: AK, CA, GU, HI, MA, OR, PR, NY, VI, WA, NH, CT, CO, VT, LA
This position is only open to applicants residing in the following states: AR, AZ, FL, MD, ME, NC, NJ, PA, TN, TX, WI, UT. Those not residing in those states may apply but will only be contacted when the position is open to that particular state/province. Employment not available in AL, ND, NY, OH, PR, WA, WV, WY.
To see if they are hiring in your location, click on a job opening, scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your zip code in the field. I found out that they do not hire in Arizona. :(
Good luck to all job seekers! Please update if you get hired!