Receptionist

merakeycareers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth

DailyPay access

Well-being platform

Backup childcare and household support

Employee counseling and financial/EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Staff discounts and learning resources

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Receptionist at our Philadelphia, PA location. The role handles switchboard duties, greets visitors, and supports clerical tasks under supervision. The position pays $16 per hour with benefits and a Monday–Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm shift.

The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma or GED, be comfortable with office duties, and bring a patient, professional demeanor suitable for supporting our program teams and visitors.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with individuals with IDD preferred.
• Typing, filing, faxing and other office duties required.

Responsibilities

• Handle telephone switchboard activities and greet visitors.
• Assist in performing secretarial and clerical duties as needed.
• Work under supervision of Program Director and Assistant Director.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Clerical tasks

Secretarial duties

Switchboard

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking aReceptionist to join our team at our location inPhiladelphia, PA.

Earn: $16/Hour + Benefits

Shift:Monday - Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm

Position Details

The duties of the Receptionist involve all telephone switchboard activities, receiving visitors and assisting in performing secretarial and clerical duties as needed. Work is performed under the supervision of the Program Director, and Assistant Program Director.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must have a verifiable High School Diploma/GED required
• Experience working with individuals with IDD preferred
• Typing, filing, faxing and other office duties required