Receptionist - Ray

Project HOME; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Project HOME in Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Receptionist to be the professional face of the organization at the Ray Homes site. You will greet visitors, route calls, log visits, and support basic administrative tasks while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience, plus strong communication and computer skills to handle routine duties and emergencies with calm professionalism.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and basic computer literacy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and monitor building access.
• Answer, direct, and take messages for phone calls.
• Maintain visitor logs and verify photo IDs.
• Perform light administrative tasks (typing, filing, deliveries).
• Support room setups for community events and meetings.
• Record shift summaries and assist during shift changes.
• Respond to urgent situations using de-escalation techniques and follow emergency procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Front desk

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Project HOME, every role contributes to our mission of empowering individuals to achieve stability, wellness, and self-determination. As a Receptionist, you will serve as a professional point of contact for staff, residents, contractors, and guests while helping to ensure tenant safety by monitoring building access and maintaining a welcoming environment.

This role requires a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service, supporting the continuity of daily operations, and contributing to a safe and supportive residential setting. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering and directing phone calls, responding to inquiries, monitoring building access, and performing basic administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to adapt quickly to a variety of tasks and situations.

Location: Ray Homes, 2101 W. Venango Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday | 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Hours: Part-Time (weekly or as needed)
Compensation: $18.15 per hour

What You Will Do:

• Maintain a constant presence at the front desk, granting access only to authorized staff, residents, guests, and delivery personnel while ensuring all guests sign the visitor log and present photo ID.
• Establish and maintain healthy, respectful relationships with residents, guests, and community members
• Conduct hourly rounds to monitor unusual activity, check the security of exterior doors and windows, and use security cameras for surveillance.
• Answer incoming calls, take accurate messages, and assist with clerical tasks such as typing, filing, copying, and managing deliveries.
• Facilitate room setups for community space meetings
• Document shift summaries and share during shift change.
• Address urgent and crisis situations using de-escalation strategies and follow emergency procedures for incidents such as floods and fires.
• As applicable, act as dispatch and point of contact for outreach, including completing response forms making referrals, and completing documentation.
• Attend meetings and trainings, including supervision, staff meetings, community meetings, linkage meetings, and court appearances, if necessary.

What You Will Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of related experience

Core Skills:

• Basic computer/technology literacy

Who We Are

Project HOME is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness and poverty in Philadelphia. Through integrated housing, healthcare, education, employment, and supportive services, we empower individuals to break the cycle of homelessness and achieve lasting stability.

Our Supportive Housing team provides safe, affordable housing while promoting dignity, independence, and long-term success. We believe every person deserves a place to call home and the support needed to thrive.

Physical Requirements:

Project HOME provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Project HOME prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Project HOME reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.