Receptionist

Goodwin House Incorporated named Top Washington-Area Workplace by the Washington Post!

ABOUT US

Goodwin House Incorporated is a 5-star, faith-based, nonprofit Life Plan Community with locations in Alexandria, Virginia and Falls Church, Virginia, and Home and Community Services that serve people outside the Life Plan Communities. GHI is known for its integrity, innovation and excellence in caring for older adults along life’s continuum, growth opportunities, and benefits.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a candidate who is available to work Monday to Friday, from 11 am to 3 pm.

The Receptionist position is primarily responsible for providing a variety of receptionist activities in serving residents, visitors, and others that include managing and monitoring security systems within the community, as well as responding to security issues. The receptionist is expected to take an active and decisive role to ensure that sign in procedures are followed, camera views are properly monitored, lock outs and keyless lock system alarms are handled immediately, and that people attempting to enter the building at entry points equipped with cameras and buzzers are properly identified before entry is allowed. Additional duties include routing calls and use of computer programs for billing and scheduling, and collects resident payments; receive packages, and other deliveries.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years experience in public relations, customer service, or related area required.
• Must have computer skills in word processing.
• Must be able to deal tactfully, effectively and with compassion with all people.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Must use discretion and independent judgment when performing job duties.

WHY WORK FOR GOODWIN HOUSE?

We are proud to offer the following to Full-Time Staff and exceptional benefits for Part-Time Staff who meet eligibility requirements (*):

• Health/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Fitness Center
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• And More

Goodwin House provides a supporting and enriching work environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer as well as an AARP Employer Pledge Signer.