• Receptionist

    WestCare Foundation (Hanford, CA)


    Receptionist

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Hanford - 410 E 7th 5 - Hanford, CA

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    High School

     

    Salary Range

     

    $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly

     

    Job Category

     

    Nonprofit - Social Services

    Description

    Position Summary:

    Person in this position will be responsible for the clerical and secretarial aspects of the program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

    Essential Job Functions:

    + General administrative/secretarial support to the Director, i.e., scheduling appointments, correspondence, handling incoming/outgoing phone contacts, typing monthly, quarterly and annual reports and other related duties;

    + Coordination and preparation of designated programmatic meetings including meeting announcements, agenda, meeting material and recording/transcription of minutes of meetings;

    + Provide clerical support to the program staff as needed;

    + Provide coverage for the reception area;

    + Ensure the security of the facility;

    + Maintain filing system for administrative files and any other relevant files;

    + Review and distribute, when appropriate, all incoming mail addressed to the program and administrative staff;

    + Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and

    + Perform all other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

    Experience and Competencies:

    + Excellent communication skills.

    + Superior writing skills.

    + Attention to detail.

    + Superior organizational skills.

    + Strong computer skills, to encompass all Microsoft Office applications.

    + Knowledge of substance abuse and treatment is desired.

    + Excellent communication skills.

    + Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.

    + Ability to work well in a team environment.

    + Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.

    + Professional appearance and demeanor.

    + Bilingual (English & Spanish) is strongly desire.

    + Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.

    + Ability to obtain and maintain a successful criminal background check.

    + Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from LEIE, MSIL, and EPLS.

    + Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required.

    + As mandated by the State of California those employees who work at Residential, Outpatient, Sober Living, provide Mental Health Services, Administrative Staff or Transitional Living Facilities must be fully vaccinated and have received a booster. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.

    + During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

    + CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

    + One (1) year experience as a receptionist, preferably in a social service setting.

    + High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

    LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

    + Not applicable for this position.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    + Work is performed primarily in a professional, office setting located at a treatment facility.