Receptionist

County of Blair

Hollidaysburg, PAJob$13.09/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$13.09/hr
Location
Hollidaysburg, PA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

County of Blair is hiring a Receptionist. The County of Blair seeks a receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for the Court of Common Pleas, managing the reception area, handling phone inquiries, and supporting protection from abuse petition processes.

Key focus areas include Manage reception area and serve as initial point of contact, Receive and handle telephone inquiries, and Assist with protection from abuse petitions process.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED and 1+ Year Experience. Important skills include Interpersonal Relations, Communications, Courteous Demeanor, Patient Demeanor, Professional Demeanor, and Maintain Confidentiality.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interpersonal RelationsCommunicationsCourteous DemeanorPatient DemeanorProfessional DemeanorMaintain ConfidentialityWork With Diverse PeopleTime ManagementEnglish FluencyComputer LiteracyExcelMicrosoft WordCommunications Skills

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDOne Year ExperienceAbility to Maintain Confidentiality

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Our receptionist is the initial point of contact for Blair County Court of Common Pleas, Court Administration, so oversees the reception area, receives and handles telephone inquiries, and assists in the process for protection from abuse petitions (PFAs). Essential duties include preparing weekly sheets for upcoming court schedule to ensure Court secures files, entering PFAs into computer system, tracking continuances, preparing and submitting monthly statistical reports; handling daily mail, preparing requisitions for office supplies, and performing other support-level duties assigned or directed.

Requirements

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a minimum of one year's experience, preferably in an office environment; effective interpersonal relations and communications skills; a courteous, patient, and professional demeanor; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to work closely with people of all skills and backgrounds; effective time management skills; English fluency; and computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Job must be performed onsite in Hollidaysburg, PA.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days for this union-eligible position and includes 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(k), short-term disability, term life insurance, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac, and 14 annual paid holidays and other time-off provisions. Starting wage is $13.09/hour x 35-hour workweek. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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