Receptionist/Secy

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Come see why the Cleveland Plain Dealer has named Catholic Charities one of the top workplaces for 10 years in a row.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society, we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isn’t just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities—it’s a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.

At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better.  One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance starting your first day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k plan including employer match
• Competitive Time Off Benefits
• Career Planning and Development
• And more!

Receptionist 

Greet clients and visitors; determine their needs and relay information or direct them accordingly.
Perform clerical work of routine but varied nature in conjunction with moderate but proficient typing.
Answer telephones and perform similar duties.

Responsibilities:
 Under direction ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent
with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
 Operate several incoming telephone lines.
 Place, receive and route phone calls; may provide telephone directory assistance. Take
accurate telephone messages.
 Greet and direct clients and other visitors and relay information, either in person or on the
telephone.
 Type and proofread records, reports, letters, or other assigned material, often of a confidential
nature, in accordance with prescribed procedures. Maintain files and records as necessary.
 Sort and distribute incoming mail, weigh and stamp outgoing mail.
 Assure that reception area is neat and orderly.
 May provide information on usage of supplies or merchandise and ensure that they are
available as needed.
 May accept and receive fees, or balance cash.
 May use office equipment, such as a calculator, photocopier, FAX, typewriter, computer or
word processor.
 May train relief switchboard operator or receptionist.
 Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements:
 Combination of education and experience normally represented by High School diploma, or
equivalent, and has experience handling multiple telephone lines, or the ability to be trained.
 Ability to show patience and courtesy when working with people is a necessity.
 Must have good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
 Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.
 Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.