Receptionist Bilingual Spanish

The GEO Group•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Receptionist provides administrative and clerical support for an Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) office. The role interacts with program participants, community visitors, agency personnel, and other visitors, and supports office operations through reception, recordkeeping, case coordination, and transportation arrangements. Bilingual Spanish is required. The position is based in a typical office environment, and some local travel may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of work experience in a similar position; experience working with multicultural contacts is preferred.
United States citizenship.
Must have lived in the United States for three of the last five years; military service and study abroad are accepted.
Bilingual Spanish proficiency.
Good computer skills.
Effective communication skills with internal and external contacts.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal tactfully with the public.
Sound judgment and an even temperament, with the ability to maintain self-control in stressful situations such as interpersonal confrontations or emergencies.
Ability to interact sensitively with multicultural contacts.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work with computers and software typically used by the department.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with multicultural contacts.

Responsibilities

Greet and communicate with ISAP program participants, community visitors, agency personnel, and general visitors.
Ensure program participants are properly checked in for office visits.
Answer phones and direct calls appropriately.
Maintain program participant case records in the computer system by performing data entry.
Maintain files and related documentation.
Assist the Program Manager and Case Specialists with case coordination, communication with the contracting agency, and routine clerical tasks.
Coordinate transportation services for program participants.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Two weeks of vacation.
56 hours of sick time.
15 paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Term and whole life insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Short- and long-term disability.
Flexible spending account.
401(k) retirement program.
Stock purchase program.
Tuition reimbursement up to $3,500 per year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Legal program through Legal Club of America.
Direct deposit.
Theme park and attraction discounts.
Opportunities to move to other facilities and divisions; the company prefers to promote from within.
Competitive compensation package with full benefits.