Intake Specialist - I10-E Career Center

Goodwill Industries of Houston•Houston, TX

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides administrative support for the program, team members, and program participants. This includes general administrative duties, receptionist work, Workforce Development (WFD) member services support, data entry into multiple databases, and other project-based assignments. Must demonstrate professionalism through in-person and telephone interaction.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Excellent computer skills (proficient in Microsoft Office).
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Bilingual Spanish Required
Ability to work weekends as needed.
Ability to communicate and interact well with a variety of personality types.
Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

One (1) to three (3) years of client services, administrative assistant, or equivalent experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet and greet all Career Center clients and visitors.
Answer telephones, answer routine inquiries, and refer individuals to appropriate GWH Programs when needed.
Perform accurate data entry and record keeping related to different WFD programs while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Actively promote GWH programs to create awareness and demonstrate the potential it has for career and life advancement.
Performs clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing, mailing, scheduling, ordering, and maintaining office supplies.
Assists team members at all levels of the organization.
Assists with routine follow-up phone calls and emails in support of program retention data.
Assistance with retention follow-up may be necessary and as directed by program staff, coordinator, and the manager.
Organizes, prepares materials and facilitates weekly orientations, intake, and assessment processes.
Participates in staff meetings, maintains appropriate agency documentation of the meetings, and contributes to team efforts by assisting team members to accomplish results as needed.
Refer participants to community partners for social aid.
Participate and represent GWH at community-based events and activities.
May be required to attend and support job training.
Ensures the equipment for Connect Centers is operating by completing preventative maintenance and submitting repair requests when needed.
Maintain equipment inventories.
Other duties as assigned by Management.