Administrative Assistant I

at  Abraxas Youth and Family Services

Position: Administrative Assistant
Location: Southwood Interventions, 5701 S. Wood St., Chicago, IL 60636
Job opening for an ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I | FRONT DESK SUPPORT at Southwood Interventions.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 per hour
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

WHO WE ARE:

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.
Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED and minimum one (1) year office relatedexperience.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) Preferred

Other Qualifications:

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Criminal clearances (Act 33 and 34, specific State & child clearances and, if necessary, FBI).
• Pre-employment drug testing (we do not test for THC levels) and TB testing.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

• Greet and welcome visitors, clients, and employees as soon as they arrive at the facility.
• Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email.
• Receive, sort and distribute mail and/or deliveries.
• Maintain office and facility security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing