Bilingual Receptionist

**POSITION**:
Bilingual Receptionist

**LOCATION**:
900 Montreal Street, Kingston, Ontario

**STATUS**:
Permanent, Full-Time (35 Hrs/Wk), Comprehensive Benefits

**SALARY**:
Starting at $36,235

**START DATE**:
Immediately

**RESPONSIBILITY AND DUTIES**:
1. Coordinate all activities at the reception desk1. Coordinate all activities at the reception desk

2. Greet the general public, drop-ins and scheduled clients, in person and by telephone

3. Direct all calls to the appropriate person or department

4. Schedule and accept courier deliveries

5. Log all client visits to the appropriate database, daily

6. Maintain reporting procedures for different community partners

7. Ensure that Client Registration Forms are completed

8. Assist staff with event planning and workshop preparation

9. Communicate with team and supervisory staff all relevant information on a consistent basis

10. Help clients access and use the resources in the Resource and Information center (photocopier, fax,phone)

11. Promote and provide information on all Employment Ontario services and help clients accessthose services

12. Limited availability to work from home

13. All other duties, as required

**Qualifications**:
Relevant customer service or Reception experience

Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite, databases and internet

The John Howard Society of Kingston & District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to providing an accessible workplace. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process.

**Additional Requirements**: Bilingual in both English & French