Receptionist/Office Assistant

Job Category: Finance
Job Type: Freelance
Job Location: United States

Goshen Developmental Disability Center (Goshen DDC) is seeking a Full time Receptionist/Office Assistant. Monday -Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with vulnerable populations and be comfortable in collaborating with other professionals to empower clients/participants to achieve self-defined goals.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting professionals in an office setting. An individual employed in this position performs a wide range of receptionist, multi-phone lines, clerical, scheduling, and office support responsibilities. In addition, an individual in this position is responsible for contributing to a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for persons served, employees, visitors, and callers.

  • Welcoming clients and visitors in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner and directing people to appropriate staff.
  • Typing correspondence, reports, program-related documents, forms, and other materials with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
  • Answering incoming calls efficiently and accurately by directing the callers to appropriate staff and/or taking messages as needed.
  • Accurately input information into database systems related to program services and prepare related reports.
  • Maintaining and ensuring sufficient, current program forms for staff usage all at facilities.
  • Accepting and tracking donations and daily receipts of cash and/or checks for transmittal to the finance team and receipt of packages and mail.
  • Preparing and collating copies of internal documents and packets.
  • Maintain availability of office supplies and organizational materials
  • Assist staff in planning and preparation for meetings and appointments as requested.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience supporting professionals in an office setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to efficiently, effectively, and professionally answer multi-line phone systems.
  • Familiarity with computer software, including proficiency in word processing; minimum 50 words per minute typing/word processing speed with a high degree of accuracy. Must be able to pass a standard online typing test.
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work under time constraints, maintain focus in high-traffic areas, respond to multiple staff, and balance priorities.
  • Ability to operate a desktop computer, typewriter, fax machine, copy machine, and other routine office equipment.
  • Ability to initiate and complete tasks in areas of responsibility with moderate supervision.
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to effectively and positively interact with diverse groups and individuals, including consumers, human service providers, government officials, co-workers, volunteers, and the community at large.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off

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