On-Call Receptionist

Receptionist, On-call

Chicago, IL

Position Summary

Greet, screen and direct visitors, clients and staff to the Center. Monitor security access to the building through entrances via security cameras, pick-up cards, staff ID verification and visitor sign-in roster. Receive and direct incoming calls. Operate two-way radio, as needed. Announce emergency notices. Follow Center policies and procedures, as outlined in Front Desk / Security Manual. Provide general clerical support to program services,upon request.

*Note - This is an on-call, as needed, position. There are no guaranteed hours or schedules for thisposition. This position is responsible for filling in for time-off requests, leave of absences, and other timeswhen needed. Successful candidates for the position will be able to work flexible hours with short noticeand will not rely on a standard number of hours to work per week.

Duties & Responsibilities

Operate the Communications Center, including telephone, two-way radios and voicemail. Direct incomingcalls, respond to general inquiries, relay messages and announce emergencies. Prioritize importantmessages. Acts as administrator of phone system to add, delete and setup users.

Greet and direct clients and visitors. Maintain courtesy, respect and the confidential nature of services toclients. Monitor public access to all entrances to the building. Utilize cameras and access system tomonitor all entrances to the Center. Verify clients’ pick-up cards. Check identification and register allvisitors. Issue visitor badges and contact departments to escort visitors to appropriate destinations.

Accept and record mail, packages and other deliveries; notify addressee of delivery.

Provide general clerical support for Front Desk, Center programs and Administrative Services, when needed.

Execute all Center policies and procedures regarding emergencies.

Acquaint any substitute Receptionist with the procedures to be followed at the front desk; particularly with the telephone system, paging system, door access system and life safety procedures/ announcements during real emergencies, evacuations or fire drills.

Maintain clear, concise, timely communication with all program and support staff. Relay appropriate, factual client information and messages to proper staff, maintaining confidentiality.

Attend department meetings as assigned.

Act with integrity and aspire to model our Core Values in the delivery of all services.

Experience/Education

High School Graduate with basic computer and Microsoft Office experience required.

2 years of experience in related a position preferred.

Qualifications

Possess communication skills to be able to interact with a diverse client population.

Must respect confidentiality requirements.

Ability to coordinate details, organize procedures and prioritize.

Must be reliable, prompt, and attentive in situations of multiple or simultaneous interruptions.

Ability to facilitate communications using telephone systems.