Casual Receptionist

Jewish Family and Child Service; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Family and Child Service is seeking an organized receptionist/administrative support for the Central Branch in Toronto to greet visitors and respond to inquiries. You will maintain the reception area and support program teams with general admin tasks.

The role requires a post-secondary diploma, 2 years of related experience in social services, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Fluency in additional languages is an asset.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Office Administration, Social Work, and/or Social Science related program.
• 2 years of related experience in social services or working with a community agency.
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and requests.
• Adaptable, flexible, and responsive to ever-changing deadlines and circumstances.
• Fluency in French/Russian/Hebrew will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients, and provide a welcoming atmosphere for all Agency visitors.
• Respond to telephone, e-mail, and in-person inquiries from clients, business partners, and other parties.
• Maintain the reception, waiting area and meeting rooms in a tidy and presentable manner.
• Perform a variety of general administrative in support of the Central Branch’s programs and teams.
• Ensure accurate tracking and distribution of various client related vouchers, such as cheques, food vouchers, TTC tokens, etc.
• Administer and manage inbound/outbound mail, including priority post, packages, courier services and other correspondence.
• Answering and handling multi-line switchboards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Adaptable

Language asset

Education

Office Admin Diploma

Social Work/Science Diploma

Job description

• Greet clients, and provide a welcoming atmosphere for all Agency visitors.
• Respond to telephone, e-mail, and in-person inquiries from clients, business partners, and other parties.
• Maintain the reception, waiting area and meeting rooms in a tidy and presentable manner.
• Perform a variety of general administrative in support of the Central Branch’s programs and teams.
• Ensure accurate tracking and distribution of various client related vouchers, such as cheques, food vouchers, TTC tokens, etc.
• Administer and manage inbound/outbound mail, including priority post, packages, courier services and other correspondence.
• Answering and handling multi-line switchboards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in an Office Administration, Social Work, and/or Social Science related program.
• 2 years of related experience in social services or working with a community agency.
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and requests.
• Adaptable, flexible, and responsive to ever-changing deadlines and circumstances.
• Fluency in French/Russian/Hebrew will be considered an asset.

Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations during all phases of the hire process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required.