Part-Time Office Assistant — Evenings & Weekends

Metropolitan Family Services; Palos Township (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA contributions

Teladoc services

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Services is seeking a Part-Time Office Assistant for our Merrionette Park office. The role focuses on front-desk support, document handling, and daily administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations in a community-focused agency.

You will greet visitors, manage calls, maintain records, handle billing tasks, and support staff across committees and events. Evening/weekend shifts and travel between sites are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of office experience required, including automated systems.
• Satisfactorily pass screenings and criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Greet staff, clients, and visitors professionally.
• Answer and direct phone calls with professional judgment.
• Manage records and client files; respond to requests and subpoenas.
• Create and edit documents and reports with agency software.
• Handle client interactions per policies; process payments, signatures, and documents.
• Schedule appointments and reminder calls; coordinate events.
• Process accounts receivable/payable and program billing as assigned.
• Travel between sites as backup staff when needed.
• Assist with meetings, minutes, and events; support staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Metropolitan Family Services is seeking a Part-Time Office Assistant for our Merrionette Park office. The role focuses on front-desk support, document handling, and daily administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations in a community-focused agency.

You will greet visitors, manage calls, maintain records, handle billing tasks, and support staff across committees and events. Evening/weekend shifts and travel between sites are required.