Temporary Receptionist

Receptionist

Part-Time Position / On Call Basis

Salary Range: Negotiable

education and experience:

High School graduate; over six (6) months experience in a clerical position requiring public contact, preferably public housing operations duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of general public housing application programs, policies, and procedures; Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable precautionary measures; Skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and software; Skill in typing 40 WPM with accuracy; Skill in maintaining routine visitor records and generating reports; Ability to work independently in an organized, thorough, detailed, accurate, and efficient manner; Ability to communicate (oral and written) and interact with diverse individuals (public, outside agencies/vendors, and co-workers) in a courteous, confidential, effective, positive, professional, and ethical manner; Ability to maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license and be an insurable SHA driver.

County Residency Required Within One Year of Employment

The Springfield Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Education & Experience:

High school graduate, ability to type 40 wpm; must be able to write legibly; ability to make minor arithmetic calculations and tabulations; perform according to standard procedures; answer telephones; should have a pleasant voice, mannerisms, appearance, and ability to deal courteously and efficiently with staff and the public.

Over six months experience in a clerical position requiring public contact, preferably public housing operations duties, and should possess a working knowledge of management policy and practices; must be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of staff; must have demonstrated ability to establish brief interviews or conversations either on telephone or walk-ins; develop pleasant contacts and ability to solicit required information.