At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve.  Every day, we strive to embody our core values: 

• We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion. 
• We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive. 
• We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength. 

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time. 

Your Mission in Action

The Receptionist is responsible for greeting and assisting all visitors, answering, and directing calls to the appropriate department or department staff, and providing administrative support for the facility or department in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.  

• Welcome, greet and assist visitors in a courteous and professional manner. Allow visitors to wait in the lobby area until an escort is available 
• Provide and retrieve visitor badges and notify department or program staff of visitor arrivals 
• Maintain logs for visitors and staff. Issue badges and vests for New Employee Orientation (NEO); assign parking permits and door keycards to staff as required 
• Answer multiple phone lines and direct calls to the appropriate department or individual and/or take a message when deemed appropriate; screen phone calls to ensure the caller’s questions or concerns are properly answered 
• Maintain and check the general program voicemail and forward calls to appropriate department or individuals 
• Serve as a point of contact to assist with copier/printer/laminating documents 
• Maintain an appropriate level of supply inventory and organize office supplies as needed 
• Stock paper in copiers and shelves for easy access for staff 
• Ensure all incoming packages are organized while at the front desk until they are properly picked up; sort and distribute incoming mail; process outgoing mail and arrange for courier service as needed 
• Maintain program records to meet department and facility needs and compliance with regulatory requirements 
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements 
• One (1) year previous receptionist experience 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining excellent customer service skills  
• Able to communicate in person and by telephone in a friendly and welcoming manner  
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the demonstrated ability to complete tasks in a timely manner and pay close attention to detail; ability to prioritize assigned tasks  
• Strong interpersonal and people skills with the ability to work and interact with diverse groups of people  
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)  
• Required experience, education, and technical or soft skills 

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years’ previous receptionist experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (based on service area and/or population)

Perks at Upbring 

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays 
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more  
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounted Gym Memberships  

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
• Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 25 lbs.
• May be required to apply safety intervention with youth that could weigh over 100lbs. 

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.