Bilingual Administrative Assistant & Receptionist

The GEO Group, Inc.; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

56 hours sick time

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Term and Whole life insurance (incl.sp

Accidental death and dismemberment

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible spending account

401(k) retirement program

Stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement - $3500 per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Legal program – Legal Club of America

Direct deposit

Theme Park and attraction discounts

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. seeks an Administrative Assistant for the ISAP program to provide administrative and clerical support within a busy office. You will greet participants, manage checks-ins, answer phones, and handle records with accuracy and discretion.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, U.S. citizenship, and bilingual Spanish. Proficient computer skills (Word/Excel/Outlook) and strong communication and organizational abilities are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least two (2) years of work experience in a similar position, including experience working with multi-cultural contacts preferred.
• United States citizenship required.
• Must live in the United States three (3) of the last five (5) years (military and study abroad accepted).
• Bilingual Spanish required.
• Good computer skills.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external contacts.
• Good interpersonal skills. Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
• Sound judgment and even temperament. Ability to maintain self-control in stressful situations, such as interpersonal confrontations or emergencies.
• Ability to deal with multi-cultural contacts with sensitivity.
• Good organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

• Greets and communicates with ISAP program participants, community visitors, agency personnel and general visitors.
• Ensures that program participants are properly checked in for office visits.
• Answers the phones and directs calls appropriately.
• Maintains program participant case records on the computer system by performing data entry.
• Maintains files and other related documentation.
• Assists the Program Manager and Case Specialists with case coordination, communication with the contracting agency and routine clerical tasks.
• Coordinates transportation services for program participants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. seeks an Administrative Assistant for the ISAP program to provide administrative and clerical support within a busy office. You will greet participants, manage checks-ins, answer phones, and handle records with accuracy and discretion.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, U.S. citizenship, and bilingual Spanish. Proficient computer skills (Word/Excel/Outlook) and strong communication and organizational abilities are