Front Desk Support

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)•Oakland, CA

64d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

$500 signing bonus after 90 days of successful continuous employment Pay range: $22-$24 an hour DOE Hours: 12-22per week Sites: Hillcrest and Lockwood (please select your site of interest on your application) About Us: Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year. BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status. Visit our website at www.bacr.org. Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location. ARE YOU EXTRAORDINARY? We put people at the center of everything we do. With a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions, and life experiences we hire individuals within the community who are passionate about making a difference. When you join BACR, you join a team with leaders, doers, and big thinkers, who are committed to giving back to their community. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where there are opportunities for all, everyone feels like they belong, and different perspectives are valued. No matter what your experience is - you CAN make a difference! Thank you for your interest in a career at BACR! BACR’s mission is to promote the healthy development of individuals and families, encourage service and volunteerism, and help build community. We carry out our mission by (1) providing direct school- and community-based services, (2) connecting volunteers with opportunities to best serve their communities, and (3) building and strengthening all of the communities we serve so that community members and institutions can effect change. BACR and our staff are guided by a set of core values and beliefs that informs our approach to services, personnel recruitment, and professional development. Our annual program evaluations have consistently shown positive impacts, including improved youth development skills, school performance, and family functioning. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

Requirements

Must pass criminal background check and TB test clearance
Must meet be able to work everyday during after school hours and commit to an academic school year
Must be able to work independently or as a member of a team
Must be able to communicate openly in a professional manner with program coordinator, students, parents, community partners, and after school and school day staff
Ability to handle multiple priorities and strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

Be physically available at the front desk sign out table daily during program
Complete daily safety rounds to ensuring all gates and doors are secured during transition times
Assist Program Coordinator with all safety incidents, crises and drills as they come up and help support with communicating with the district and agency.
Monitoring sign in and sign out procedures, ensuring adults are on authorized sign out lists
Serve as a resource to staff, students and community by ensuring front desk is fully stocked
Serve as the “face” of the program and agency, engaging briefly with families daily
Ensure sign in and out sheets are completed correctly and completely by staff and parents/families
Responsible for locking all entryways to school site, based on school protocols
Ensure unauthorized persons do not enter the site during program hours
Engage with parents on a daily basis and build strong relationships with families and community members
Support with individual students who may need a break from program
Follow and practice BACR policies and procedures listed in Instructor and agency handbook.
Ensure students do not leave campus, monitor and assess all activity in neighborhood and communicate any emergencies or concerns appropriately based on agency protocol
Speech, behavior and attire must be appropriate, professional and kid friendly
Actively collaborate and participate in all Program events, performances and activities.
Must maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high degree of integrity
Serve as a role model to other staff and stakeholders.
Attend all leadership meetings and trainings
Other duties, as assigned, by director supervisor