Clerical

Location: Elwood, IL

Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30am to 5:00pm

Salary: $16.00/hour

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The day program receptionist receives and directs visitors, answers all incoming telephone calls, makes necessary photo copies, and tracks billing notes and daily program attendance. Produces required documents utilizing computerized word processing equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answers all phone calls, directing calls when appropriate, takes and delivers messages as necessary.

• Maintains attendance log for program participants.

• Tracks billing assignments for therapeutic staff and works closely with the data coordinator

• Receives visitors, notifies appropriate person(s) of the guest's arrival.

• Makes photo copies and distributes as requested.

• Maintains the office supplies in an orderly fashion, initiates a monthly inventory of supplies and orders as necessary.

• Maintains various files containing confidential info

• Completes special projects as requested.

• Communicates with other departments to assist program participants as necessary.

• Assists with clerical tasks.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires excellent interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette.

• Knowledge in the use of personal computers and photo copying machines.

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to learn new systems as necessary.

• Must possess the ability to follow directions.

• Requires a high school diploma.

• Needs to display appropriate boundaries with individuals with intellectual disabilities

• Outstanding attendance practices are essential.

• Must be able to manage frequent interruptions.