Receptionist

Receptionist

2116 Arlington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018, USA

Los Angeles, CA, USA Req #11257

Friday, October 18, 2024

Title : Receptionist - Arlington

Department : Administration

Status : Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Non-Management

Location : Arlington Administration Headquarters

Schedule : Monday - Friday (8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm)

Benefits : Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Open up the front office each morning (turn on lights, phones, unlock the door)
• Answer and route incoming calls regarding donations, services, referrals, volunteering and employment opportunities, etc.
• Communicate Professionally, effectively, and in a timely manner, with management, peers, and sometimes clients
• Greet and assist visitors and employees and track attendance in the visitor log
• Receive, sort, distribute daily mail and packages
• Schedule package deliveries using UPS, Fed-Ex, or USPS
• Maintain and schedule calendaring for the training and conference rooms
• Maintain daily donation log in collaboration with the Finance and Development departments
• May need to run errands from time to time to pick up mail, packages or other items
• Responsible for keeping the front office clear of donations and misc. deliveries
• Keep copier areas clean and stocked with paper and office supplies
• Will provide additional support to Executive Leadership Team on an as-needed basis
• Participation in staff meetings, training meetings and another meeting as required
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Receptionist
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, email and database operations
• Ability to communicate with staff and client inquiries, directing escalation issues to the appropriate departments
• Valid California Driver's license and vehicle with insurance at the time of hiring
• Individual must be flexible, dependable, highly organized, detail-oriented and can handle multiple projects at the same time
• High School Diploma or GED
• Spanish speaking preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• On occasion walk or drive to different agency sites to retrieve mail
• May / Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments depending on the position
• May need to bend, stoop, twist and sit throughout the day
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 25 lbs.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF

• Act as a role model
• Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
• Continuously learn and improve
• Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
• Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
• Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
• Collaborate

Equal Opportunity Employer

The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.

About the People Concern

The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community.

Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.

With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care - including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing - tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.

The People Concern's model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
• TELUS Health
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
• The People Concern University & Certificates
• Corporate Discounts

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $22.00
• Max Hiring Rate $23.00
• Travel Required Yes
• Required Education High School

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