Receptionist

HELP USA • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of New York City’s plan to end homelessness, the Department of Homeless Services established Homebase Homeless Prevention Community Resource Centers throughout New York City. Homebase programs are designed to assist families and individuals who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless to develop a plan for long-term housing stability. Homebase helps clients navigate the complicated eviction process, offers financial and money management counseling, helps clients obtain public benefits, provides short-term financial assistance, and helps with relocation if necessary. As a Homebase Receptionist, you’ll be the first person that our clients encounter when visiting or calling our program, and you must be helpful, warm, and inviting to clients who are experiencing the crisis of imminent homelessness. You’ll be responsible for monitoring the flow of people entering the office and managing a heavy call volume, providing relevant program information and directing callers and visitors as appropriate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to take the initiative and be dependable and resourceful.
• Possess an understanding of team concepts.
• Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Valid NYS driver’s license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a neat, clean, and organized reception area.
• Welcoming visitors, determining the nature of their visit, and announcing their arrival to appropriate team members.
• Using electronic databases to determine clients’ community district and whether they have a prior history with NYC shelters and/or Homebase.
• Scheduling appointments for clients and referrals from external agencies with Homebase team members and with on-site representatives from other agencies, updating the Program Intake Appointment Calendar.
• Receiving, sorting, and delivering incoming mail and packages.

Benefits

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees