Children’s Home & Aid invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. Asa leading child and family service agency with more than 20 locations across Illinois, our mission is to advance the well-being of children by investing in families to disrupt the systemic and multi-generational cycle of racial, social and economic inequality.
Our part-time staff receive competitive hourly rates, have flexible schedules, and are part of an inclusive work culture where we can be our authentic selves, where we create and have equitable opportunities, and where our voices are supported and encouraged.
The Part-TimeReceptionistis the first point of contact for our agency and is the image of the agency to the public. The Part-Time Receptionist provides a wide range of customer centered receptionist and clerical supports, including greeting and directing visitors by telephone or in person, providing administrative support across the organization, coordinating front-desk activities, and distributing correspondence for administrative services. Covering the reception desk is the primary responsibility of this role, with data entry coverage as a secondary responsibility as time allows.
What you’ll do:
- Answer the main telephone line and direct calls using a multi-line phone system and take messages for staff as needed.
- Maintain visitation rooms including ensuring space is neat and toys are sanitized.
- Greet visitors and manage the reception area ensuring that all contacts reflect the desired agency image.
- Receive and sort incoming mail confirming it is organized and delivered to the appropriate individual.
- Maintain high level of confidentiality.
- Complete data entry tasks as assigned when needed.
Who you are:
- You have a High School diploma or equivalent.
- You have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other modern software programs.
- You have the ability to maintain cooperative relationships with members of staff and have a hospitable, helpful attitude with clients and agency’s public.
The Details:
- Location: 5958 S. Marshfield Ave, Chicago IL.
- Schedule: Part-Time, hourly; 8:30am-2:00pm.
- Staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to submit proof of their vaccination status before their start date unless they have an agency approved medical or religious exemption.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $15-17/hr; commensurate with experience.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: Children’s Home & Aid is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Where you work matters.
You’re considering a new position, so no one knows better than you that where you work matters. We believe that by building diverse teams of passionate advocates for youth and families, we can continue to show up for Illinois families, putting those families at the center of every decision, and strengthening the communities where we all work, play, and live together.(More about who we are here.)
We invite you to become an active member of a team that supports, inspires, and challenges each other, and grow your career in an organization that celebrates emerging leaders and provides development and training opportunities aligned with your individual goals and aspirations. If you are looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work, including raising your voice to disrupt the status quo, we encourage you to apply today.
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