Receptionist/Office Assistant

Goshen Developmental Disability Center (Goshen DDC) is seeking a Fulltime Receptionist/Office Assistant. Monday -Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Ideal candidates will have passion for working with vulnerable populations and comfortable in collaborating with other professionals to empower clients/participants to achieve self-defined goals.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience supporting professionals in an office setting. An individual employed in this position performs a wide range of receptionist, multi phone lines, clerical, scheduling, and office support responsibilities. In addition, an individual in this position is responsible for contributing to a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for persons served, employees, and visitors and callers.

• Welcoming clients and visitors in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner and directing people to appropriate staff.
• Typing correspondence, reports, program-related documents, forms, and other materials with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
• Answering incoming calls efficiently and accurately by directing the callers to appropriate staff and/or taking messages as needed.
• Accurately inputting information into database systems related to program services and preparing related reports.
• Maintaining and ensuring sufficient, current program forms for staff usage all at facilities.
• Accepting and tracking donations and daily receipts of cash and/or checks for transmittal to the finance team and receipt of packages and mail.
• Preparing and collating copies of internal documents and packets.
• Maintain availability of office supplies and organizational materials
• Assist staff in planning and preparation for meetings and appointments as requested.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting professionals in an office setting.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently, effectively, and professionally answer multi-line phone system.
• Familiarity with computer software including proficiency in word processing; minimum 50 words per minute typing/word processing speed with high degree of accuracy. Must be able to pass standard on-line typing test.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work under time constraints, maintain focus in high-traffic area, respond to multiple staff, and balance priorities.
• Ability to operate desktop computer, typewriter, fax machine, copy machine, and other routine office equipment.
• Ability to initiate and complete tasks in areas of responsibility with moderate supervision.
• Good oral and written communication skill
• Ability to effectively and positively interact with diverse groups and individuals, including consumers, human service providers, government officials, co-workers, volunteers, and the community at large.

Benefits:

• 401(k) 
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off