The Fortune Society · 22 hours ago
Receptionist/Administrative
The Fortune Society, Inc. has been working for over 57 years to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration. They are seeking a Receptionist responsible for greeting participants and visitors, managing logs, and overseeing the reception area.
Public Relations
Responsibilities
Greet agency clients, volunteers and visitors in a friendly and respectful manner, determine their purpose for coming to the agency and refer them to appropriate staff
Maintain daily logs of clients, volunteers/interns and visitors
Operate agency switchboard, responding to incoming telephone calls, providing information in response to caller inquiries, routing calls to appropriate staff and taking clear, detailed written telephone messages where appropriate
Distribute Tier 1 Assessment forms to incoming clients and escort them to Admissions
Operate fax machine, copier and agency postage machine
Ensure agency mail delivery/pick-ups to and from agency’s two locations
Date stamp and route incoming mail to appropriate staff
Maintain and update staff telephone directory and mailboxes
Maintain and update reception area bulletin boards; and
Monitor the weapon detection system to ensure safety and compliance, promptly identifying any incidents involving detected weapons. Notify the supervisor immediately of any incidents and communicate with the individual possessing the weapon to address the situation appropriately
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, GED/HSE and/or appropriate education, training or experience preferred
Basic skills using a computer in a professional environment, including using Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner
Ability to stay calm in a fast paced environment and always maintain a courteous manner
Preferred
Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus
Relevant personal experience is a plus
Company
The Fortune Society
The Fortune Society is an individuals with justice involvement rebuild their lives, through innovative services and advocacy.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Labor
2024-07-02Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
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