Front Desk & Administrative Assistant (54365)

Job DetailsJob Location: Kindering Bothell - Bothell, WA 98011Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma / GEDSalary Range: $24.00 - $27.00 HourlyJob Shift: Day ShiftJob Category: Administrative SupportAbout Kindering    Kindering embraces children of diverse abilities and their families by providing the finest education and therapies to nurture hope, courage, and the skills to soar. As a nonprofit neurodevelopmental center, we have provided comprehensive services for children with special needs and their families since 1962. Kindering is dedicated to maintaining a highly trained, licensed, and certified team of professionals. Current services include comprehensive developmental assessments; physical, occupational, speech, language, and infant mental health therapy; special education; family counseling; nutrition and feeding therapy; childcare consultation; parenting education; and family resource coordination. Kindering’s vision for equity is I BELONG. Eradicate systemic racial and oppressive barriers so everyone succeeds. Kindering values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We aim to seek out people from systemically oppressed and marginalized backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ, immigrants, and refugees Kindering is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment and to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community.     Purpose Provide administrative, clerical, and reception support for front desk operations at the Bothell campus. Principal Duties & Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Create a welcoming environment and ensure smooth front desk communication for clients, staff, and visitors. Perform front desk operations including opening and closing procedures, client check-in, appointment scheduling, greeting visitors, and notifying staff of arrivals. Answer and route incoming phone calls and voice messages to appropriate staff members. Maintain front desk areas, staff resource room, and staff lunchroom to ensure organized and professional workspaces. Manage front desk records, fax files, and process incoming mail and documents. Coordinate KidVantage orders for Bothell families, including distributing items to staff, maintaining accounts, and serving as the KidVantage liaison. Update and maintain staff lists and safety information in therapy rooms and classrooms, including restocking first aid supplies and updating bulletin boards as needed. Maintain Family Cost Participation files and evaluation paperwork packets to support administrative and program operations. Support facility operations by completing additional administrative and operational duties as assigned by the Director of Facility Operations. QualificationsPreferred Education & Experience High School Diploma Administrative and/or reception experience required Experience working with diverse populations and bilingual skills preferred Minimum Prerequisites Pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and background check and FBI fingerprint check Strictly maintain confidentiality of all client information   Demonstrate skill in word processing, database management, Microsoft Word and Excel Possess valid Washington State driver’s license and valid automobile insurance Have access to a dependable personal vehicle Be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified Pass drug and tuberculosis tests Ability to show proof of current immunizations, including COVID-19 and MMR vaccine or titer test*  *Kindering is subject to multiple executive orders requiring all employees to be vaccinated or apply and be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption. We require those supervising and providing in-person services to children to be vaccinated and are unable to accommodate any exceptions. For other positions that can be accommodated, employees must apply and be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption.