Bilingual Receptionist - Front Desk & Translation

Childrens Friend; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

403(b) plan contributions

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Children's Friend in Providence, RI is seeking a friendly, organized Bilingual Receptionist to greet families and visitors, manage calls, and support daily front-desk operations. This is a full-time position with 7.5-hour shifts and a starting wage of $16 per hour, with potential bilingual testing stipend.

Responsibilities include welcoming clients, routing inquiries, coordinating appointments, maintaining logs, handling mail, assisting staff, and translating documents as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bilingual ability is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Professional and friendly telephone etiquette expected.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors and direct them to the appropriate staff member.
• Answer and route incoming calls and assist with appointment coordination or cancellations.
• Maintain sign-in sheets, reception logs, and calendars.
• Follow daily opening and closing procedures for the reception area.
• Sort and distribute mail and prepare outgoing mail.
• Provide administrative support to staff as needed.
• Assist with translation of documents, forms, and communication.

Skills

Bilingual ability

Interpersonal skills

Telephone etiquette

Privacy & confidentiality

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Job description

Children's Friend in Providence, RI is seeking a friendly, organized Bilingual Receptionist to greet families and visitors, manage calls, and support daily front-desk operations. This is a full-time position with 7.5-hour shifts and a starting wage of $16 per hour, with potential bilingual testing stipend.

Responsibilities include welcoming clients, routing inquiries, coordinating appointments, maintaining logs, handling mail, assisting staff, and translating documents as needed.