Receptionist Bilingual Spanish

The GEO Group, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

Sick time (56 hours)

Holiday pay (15 days)

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life insurance (including spouse and/​

AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Flexible spending account

401(k)

Stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement $3500/year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Legal program – Legal Club of America

Direct deposit

Theme Park and attraction discounts

Job summary

BI Incorporated seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide clerical and office support for the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP). You will assist with registrations, data entry, and coordination with participants and staff.

The role offers stable growth within a compliance-focused organization, opportunities to move to other facilities or divisions, and a broad benefits package. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of work experience in a similar position; multi-cultural contacts preferred.
• United States citizenship required.
• Must have lived in the United States three of the last five years.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Good computer skills and proficiency with standard office software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities; able to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Greets and communicates with program participants, visitors, and staff.
• Ensures participants are checked in for visits.
• Answers phones and directs calls appropriately.
• Maintains participant records and data entry in the computer system.
• Keeps files and related documentation organized.
• Assists the Program Manager and Case Specialists with coordination tasks.
• Coordinates transportation services for participants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multicultural sensitivity

Good computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Benefits

As an Administrative Assistant, you will be part of a stable, established, and yet still growing organization which will present you with a range of different challenges. Since we prefer to promote from within, you will have opportunities to move to other facilities as well as to different divisions within the company. We value your hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a competitive compensation package that includes full benefits.

• Two (2) weeks of Vacation
• Fifty-six (56) Hours of sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Term and Whole life insurance (includes spouse and dependent)
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending account
• Stock purchase program
• Tuition reimbursement - $3500 per year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal program – Legal Club of America
• Theme Park and attraction discounts

Benefits Information

As an Administrative Assistant, you will be part of a stable, established, and yet still growing organization which will present you with a range of different challenges. Since we prefer to promote from within, you will have opportunities to move to other facilities as well as to different divisions within the company. We value your hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a competitive compensation package that includes full benefits.

• Two (2) weeks of Vacation
• Fifty-six (56) Hours of sick time
• Fifteen (15) paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Term and Whole life insurance (includes spouse and dependent)
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• 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

Overview

Since inception in 2004, BI Incorporated has operated ISAP for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). ISAP is an essential part of ERO, providing intensive supervision of individuals in immigration proceedings. The program achieves positive results by combining comprehensive case management with proven supervision technology. In addition, BI maintains an extensive list of community-based partners to provide critical assistance for participants' basic life needs. With consistent positive outcomes, ISAP continues to grow and evolve, serving an ever-increasing number of participants.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 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 English/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.

Working Conditions:

• Typical office environment.
• Some local travel may be required.
• Use of standard office equipment such as copier, computer, keyboard, telephone and fax machine.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to perform data entry.

Responsibilities

Summary

Provides administrative and clerical support for an Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) office.

Primary Duties And 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.