What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Spanish Receptionist - Operations position at Jewish Association for Services for the Aged?
Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday: 9AM-5PM
Hours Per Week: 35
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Greet and receive visitors, directing them to the appropriate staff.
- Answer telephone calls and route calls as necessary.
- Respond to inquiries and provide information as needed.
- Communicate professionally in person and by telephone with clients, including those who may be agitated.
- Receive packages, notify recipients, and hold for pickup.
- Operate office equipment, including a multi-line telephone, computer, and copier.
- Assist departments with clerical projects, including large mailings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, required.
- Minimum of two years of office experience.
- Clear, patient, and friendly telephone and in-person communication skills.
- Sensitivity to the needs of older adults.
- Strong grammar, verbal communication, and listening skills.
- Ability to work well in sometimes stressful situations.
- Computer literacy with the ability to learn and use program-specific software.
- Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.