Office Aide​/Receptionist

Office Aide/Receptionist

The primary responsibility of the Office Aide/Receptionist is to answer all telephone calls, greet tenants and visitors at the front desk, receive monthly rents. Other duties included but are not limited to: assessing tenant concerns, scheduling recertification appointments/other appointments as necessary; other clerical duties as assigned. The Office Aide/Receptionist will also assist the COS in the collection of third party verifications and receipt of the same in preparation for the certification process and file the completed information in the corresponding tenant files.

1. Answer all telephone calls, greet all tenants and visitors. Direct delivery personnel to corresponding apartments for deliveries if needed.

2. Perform clerical duties including copying, filing, faxing, emailing, scanning of documents File completed Work Orders once received.

3. Receive Monthly Rents and Check the same against the Monthly Rent Roll for accuracy.

4. Schedule Recertification Appointments as given by Administrator or COS.

5. Maintain individual tenant files with information pertaining to HUD, HOME and LII-ITC Programs.

6. Assist tenants with complaints/completing Complaint Form Maintain up to date tenant phone list by alphabetical and numerical.

7. Respond to all emergency alarms during office hours with the assistance of maintenance.

8. Assist COS/Administrator in the collection/receipt of third party verification forms for all certifications and place in corresponding tenant files.

9. Perform other duties as assigned by COS/Administrator.

1. Completion of a secondary education.

2. Training or work experience which gives evidence of basic knowledge of office practices and procedures.

3. Must be bendable.

4. Knowledge of HUD, HOME and LIRTC programs a plus but not required.

5. Willingness to continue to learn of certification process for above housing programs.

6. Strong computer skills - Excel and Microsoft.

7. Excellent telephone skills.

8. Must be safety conscious.

9. Must be able to change tasks quickly as emergency requires.

10. Must be able to keep personal, private information confidential.

11. Must be polite and courteous to tenants, tenant family and visitors.

12. Must have the ability to work and relate well with older adults and disabled persons.

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