Administrative Support Clerk - Switchboard - 1st Shift - BHC

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bellefontaine Habilitation Center in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a front desk receptionist to screen and log visitors, answer and transfer calls on a multi-line system, and operate fax, printer, copier, and radio. You will also help monitor safety equipment and assist with basic administrative tasks.

The role requires flexible, organized, proactive, and reliable performance, with duties including inventory maintenance and readiness during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in clerical or general office support work is preferred.
• Must be flexible, organized, proactive, and reliable and work well during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a front desk receptionist--screen and log visitors.
• Answer and transfer on a multi-line phone system.
• Operate fax, printer, computer, copier, two-way radio etc.
• Maintain equipment and supply inventory.
• Monitor fire and alarm systems.
• Distribute fleet as needed.

Skills

Front desk receptionist

Phone system handling

Clerical experience

Tools

Fax

Printer

Copier

Two-way radio

Job description

This position is located at Bellefontaine Habilitation Center, 10695 Bellefontaine Rd., Saint Louis, MO 63137 providing switchboard support for BHC. Working hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to3:00 p.m., with Sunday and Monday as days off. Will work holidays if they fall on a regularly scheduled work day.

You will be working with staff who enjoy caring for others and want to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability. You can make a difference in the lives of our consumers so they too have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their community.

• Serve as a front desk receptionist--screen and log visitors.
• Answer and transfer on a multi-line phone system.
• Operate fax, printer, computer, copier, two-way radio etc.
• Maintain equipment and supply inventory.
• Monitor fire and alarm systems.
• Distribute fleet as needed.
• Must be flexible, organized, proactive, and reliable and work well during emergency situations.

1. Experience in clerical or general office support work is preferred.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Current DMH employees will not be eligible to apply if they have a disciplinary action within the last 6 months.

Apply by September 3, 2026at https://mocareers.mo.gov

If you have questions about this position please contact: Human Resources: [phone] – Damon Collins

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