Temporary Secretary/Receptionist - Abilities First- Fireman's Way School Program

About the role

Abilities First, Inc. is a mission-driven organization committed to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities. Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, we are seeking a Temporary School Receptionist/Secretary for our Abilities First LaGrange School program.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet visitors at door
• Aid with scheduling student tours, parent visits, and district visits
• Set up student files and maintain files as needed
• File paperwork as needed
• Record meeting minutes as needed
• Ensure office equipment and machines are in good condition
• Maintain supplies for the program
• Create and submit purchase orders for orders
• Manage petty cash financial records
• Complete RS2 and SED4 reports
• Aid IEP Coordinator with obtaining scripts, scheduling, ensuring forms and reports are sent home to parents in a timely manner
• Submit maintenance requests through AFI maintenance connect
• Assist Principal with planning and coordinating school events
• Follow all agency policy and procedures and demonstrate continuous regard for personal and public safety
• Perform other appropriate job-related activities as requested by supervisor or circumstances warrant
• Adhere to agency Standards of Conduct and seek further support and training where needed
• Implement core concepts of person-centered excellence and follow agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Secretarial curriculum and/or business school preferred
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish preferred
• Minimum of 2 years secretarial and/or clerical experience
• Proficiency in word processing, Excel, and database systems
• Current NYS driver’s license, free of moving violations

Benefits

The position offers a competitive pay rate of $17.20/hr. - $18.20/hr. for a 40-hour position over 48 weeks, Monday - Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.