50+ Center Building Attendant-(Contingent Administrative Support)-Community Resources and Services
Howard County Government · Columbia, MD · 2 mo ago
Administrative$16/hrContract
About the role
This position performs technical level human services work ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the 50+ Centers and may be requested to provide support to the Loan Closet, Multi-Service Center, the Department of Community Resources and Services and its other Offices. This position provides key support and customer service for evening and/or weekend hours including the opening and closing of the center, processing registrations, program set ups, and customer service duties when full-time staff may not be present.
Responsibilities
- Proficiency with ActiveNet membership and program registration to include running detailed reports and troubleshooting.
- Provides administrative support including data processing, filing, completing facility forms, making phone calls as directed, and daily cash drops.
- Responsibility of keys and alarm codes and opening and closing of the center.
- Availability and flexibility to cover a variety of shift times as needed.
- Performs center safety and maintenance checks.
- Aids customers with online program registration.
- Covers set up and take down of equipment and monitors the proper use of the equipment.
- Answers a multi-line phone and directs calls to the appropriate coordinator; monitors an assigned email account.
- Provides marketing and program promotion to all customers.
- Aids in planning and directing the daily operation of the center.
- Maintains cleanliness of interior and exterior appearance of the center.
- Communicates clearly and courteously with internal and external customers.
- Reports accidents, injuries, incidences and property loss/damage.
- Maintains control of center patrons and enforces center rules.
- Wears the provided employee badge.
- Provides marketing, phone assistance and customer support for Center Operations.
- Provides support as needed to full time facility staff.
- Maintains traffic flow within the facility including exit monitoring and member access.
- May be involved in handling emergency situations (i.e. protest, staff/contractor no shows, customer accident/incident, inclement weather).
- Provides facility tours.
- Provides set up for rentals and community events.
- Performs other duties as needed to ensure the smooth operations of the center.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to work well with a diverse senior population and good interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of assistive technology including durable medical equipment.
- Serves the general public and provides consumers and caregivers with information to assist them in making informed choices about services needed.
- Flexible, reliable, and responsible.
- Read and follow written and oral directions.
- Possesses good communication and organizational skills.
- Able to work independently and under pressure.
- Enjoys working and able to maintain effective relationships with the public.
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively to manage crowds.
- Communicate with public safety officials in emergency and non-emergency situations, communicate with park officials, complete detailed reports, ability to manage numerous activities within a facility.
- Demonstrates awareness of safety and maintenance.
- Knows Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exemplifies the mission, vision, and core values of the Office on Aging and Independence.
Skills
- Basic computer and customer service skills.
- Knowledge of ActiveNet and Microsoft Office.
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$16.00 per hour
Schedule
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