Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Program:
Supportive Services for Veteran Families | 815 Burke Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) provides outreach and case management services to Veterans and Veteran families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. As a Receptionist at SSVF, you’ll be the first person that our clients encounter when visiting or calling our program, and it’s critical that you are helpful, warm, and inviting to clients who are experiencing the crisis of current or imminent homelessness.

You’ll be responsible for monitoring the flow of people entering the office and managing a heavy call volume, providing relevant program information, and directing callers and visitors as appropriate.

Maintaining a neat, clean, and organized reception area.

Welcoming visitors, determining the nature of their visit, and announcing their arrival to appropriate team members.

Answering, screening, and forwarding incoming phone calls, and/or providing appropriate information to our callers.

Sorting and distributing incoming mail and maintain mail and other office supplies.

Maintaining client files and inputting limited data into the client database

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Demonstrated ability in receptionist duties.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to communicate effectively (i.e., understand and be understood) in English.

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
• And More !

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives.

We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.