Receptionist: Phoenix Campus

Reports to: Phoenix Center Director

Location: Phoenix

Job Type: Non-Exempt

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Opens and closes the front lobby area
• Greet clients, guest and staff and provide direction as needed.
• Answer telephone, screen and direct call, check messages.
• Sign for incoming packages and mail processing
• Maintain off calendar and send daily emails to staff.
• Facilitate room reservations.
• Preparing routine correspondence as needed to support overall success of agency.
• Prepare reports and data as needed.
• Work collaboratively in a team to support student and agency success.
• Reinforce proper cane technique and other nonvisual skills during all activities.
• Serve as a role model for students in the use of nonvisual techniques and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate respect and inclusion for all,
• Adhere to all timelines or develop reasonable alternate plans for accomplishing job tasks.
• Support student learning through incorporating braille, technology, cane travel and ILS, in all settings throughout all Saavi activities and practices.
• Ensure learning shade and cane is used at all times whilst taking part in Saavi Services for the Blind and other appropriate activities.
• Positively represent Saavi in professional development and special functions as needed.
• Other Duties as assigned

Skills and Knowledge:

• Two years’ experience of working as receptionist.
• Preferred experience in working in Rehabilitation Facility or with Blindness
• Associates Degree or High school diploma or equivalent
• Competency in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Ability to Prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Extremely conscientious regarding attendance
• Excellent people skills
• Ability to demonstrate a positive philosophy of blindness and a history of inclusive practices.
• Excellent verbal communication and the ability to demonstrate emotional intelligence
• Experience advocating for individuals and encouraging self-advocacy.
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Ability to communicate, promote and work within a team environment.
• Ability to initiate and complete job duties with strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Non-visual instruct.
• Able to positively represent Saavi Services for the Blind at professional development and special functions as needed.
• Good organizational skills

Conditions of Employment:

• Able to work evenings or weekends as needed.
• Must demonstrate a positive philosophy of blindness.
• Must complete internal blindness immersion training. Ability to pass a Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) background check.
• Ability to obtain an approved DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card (provided by SAAVI)
• If performing driving functions for Saavi Services for the blind, Possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License. If driving SAAVI vehicles must have a clean driving record and be approved by SAAVI insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations: We are currently wearing masks and are following the CDC guidelines for safety.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 2 years (Preferred)