Description Pay Rate: $16-$21 per hour Pay within this range is based on experience and education DEI Values Statement: Mary Cariola Center recognized that a high performing organization is one that cultivates a culture where everyone feels like they belong. Through continued dialogue, education, a policy development, we are committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion into all aspects of our work. As an agency found on principles of inclusion, Mary Cariola Center fosters an environment where all are welcome, and our differences are respected and valued.
Duties and Responsibilities Receptionist Duties: - Serve as the back-up receptionist during student arrival/dismissal and the receptionists' breaks
- Provide substitute coverage when a receptionist is absent at any campus
- Answer multi-line phone system, directing calls to the appropriate party or taking messages when necessary
- Collect, enter, and disseminate student and staff attendance data
- Answer emergency calls for nursing and behavioral support, acting calmly and quickly to dispatch teams to the location of emergency
- Play an integral role in student arrival and dismissal by using the paging system, call board, and intra-school Verizon phones to provide information to classrooms
- Interact with people on the telephone and personally in a responsive and appropriate manner while also accurately performing job tasks
- Create a positive environment by welcoming visitors in person or on the telephone
- Connect visitors to appropriate Mary Cariola Staff, maintaining consistency with internal procedures
Administrative Assistant Duties: - Format and type all reports, forms, records and other related materials as requested with accuracy
- Create, file, and maintain documentation in student central files including preparing files for meetings, archiving files when students exit the program or transition to another building, etc.
- Ensure central files are secure and accessed only as appropriate
- Manage other clerical requirements including filing, copying and mailing as requested
- Develop, prepare, and distribute memos, newsletters, flyers, etc. as requested or needed
- Handle time sheet distribution and review of completed time sheets
- Maintain and enter time taken in the Leave Tracking System for staff supervised by the Vice Principals and Principals
- Distribute materials between campuses as needed
Other Duties: - Follow and implement all Agency policies, procedures and/or processes
- Follow school safety plans including the use of secure doors, issuing visitor badges, and verifying identification documents
- Perform emergency response duties as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications - High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English including interpreting documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and operating/maintenance instructions
- Valid NYS Driver's License
- Must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications - Previous experience or specialized training in computers, switchboards and reception
EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, domestic violence victim status, veteran or disability status.
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