Common Area Operations Assistant; Receptionist

Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second‑chance employer and a recovery friendly workplace.

Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin with 40 hours Paid Vacation if No Prior Service. Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.

Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer‑Paid Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Commuter Stipend or Free On‑Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

Final date to receive applications: 03/16/2026

WORK LOCATION: Job & Family Services, 1701 Patricia McCullom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

WORK HOURS: Full Time - 80 hours biweekly

HOURLY PAY: $17.43

NOTE: Applicants for positions with Hamilton County Job and Family Services are subject to background screening in accordance with the document: “Offenses that May Disqualify Candidates for Employment.” Convictions from this list may disqualify a candidate for employment with HCJFS.

Applicants for Children’s Services positions cannot provide foster care for children in the custody of Hamilton County.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 to 18 months’ experience in office methods
• Basic knowledge of office methods and practices, public relations
• Equivalent skills may be substituted for the above

• Performs duties of receptionists (e.g., answers telephone, screens calls and refers party to appropriate office; answers questions of a general nature; schedules appointments, interviews, hearings, etc.); greets visitors and directs parties to proper authority.
• Types reports, forms, legal documents and routine correspondence; maintains records and filing system according to department procedures.
• Maintains inventory of departmental supplies, performs cost comparisons.
• Prepares information packets for workshops, seminars and department meetings; summarizes questionnaires and evaluation sheets from workshops, seminars and department activities.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Other duties as assigned.

None

* Indicates can be developed after employment

• Department policies and procedures
• Office methods and practices
• Public relations
• Basic mathematics
• Office supplies inventory systems
• Library organization

• Use of business office equipment (e.g., copier, typewriter, PA systems, switchboard, telephone, etc.)
• Typing

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 to 18 months’ experience in office methods
• Basic knowledge of office methods and practices, public relations
• Equivalent skills may be substituted for the above

Background checks consistent with requirements in OAC 5101:2-5-09 must be completed at employment and every ten years following, including but not limited to the following systems:

• SACWIS
• State Child/Abuse Neglect Central Registry Check for any state in which the applicant resided within the last five years
• Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification Investigation (BCI)
• FBI
• National Sex Offender Public website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) Code 5101:2-5-09 must be conducted for each prospective employee