Receptionist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onFirst Drive West, San Francisco, California, 94129, United States
About the Organization
The Friendship House Association of American Indians is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organization established in 1963 to serve American Indians who were relocated from their reservations to the San Francisco Bay Area. As a cultural center with co-located services and community activities, Friendship House is uniquely poised to serve American Indians across the lifespan.
Our overarching goal is to promote healing and wellness by providing a continuum of services that build resiliency to substance abuse. We strive to strengthen connections to family and community to improve the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical well-being of our clients. Friendship House operates three program facilities: the Friendship House American Indian Healing Center (an 80-bed residential treatment facility in San Francisco), the Friendship House American Indian Lodge (a 9-bed facility for women and their children in Oakland), and the Friendship House Youth Program (an afterschool youth center in San Francisco).
While many best practices in substance abuse treatment are effective for diverse backgrounds, few have been evaluated specifically for Native people. Based on more than 28 years of tracking our own performance, we know that American Indians achieve the best outcomes when Native culture and cultural practices are honored and integrated into our service delivery. Traditional methods such as prayer, songs, drum circles, sweat lodge ceremonies, talking circles, and Walking the Red Road Medicine Way are integral to our residential treatment program.
Work location
Work model: On-site
First Drive West, San Francisco, California, 94129, United States
San Francisco, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleStaff the main reception area and operate the switchboard
- check_circleCreate and maintain detailed and legible messages
- check_circleProduce and distribute correspondence and assist with mass mailings
- check_circleCreate and maintain office files
- check_circleMaintain and inventory general office supplies
- check_circleAssist new clients in obtaining appropriate documentation and identification
- check_circleRespond to visitors, callers, and the public cheerfully
- check_circleMaintain, update, and distribute staff telephone extension lists
- check_circleOperate facsimile, copier, FEDEX, and postage systems
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School diploma with some college courses preferred
- verifiedGeneral computer knowledge
- verifiedTyping 35-55 wpm accurate
- verifiedTwo years secretarial experience or equivalent
- verifiedFamiliarity with case management and intake procedures in residential substance abuse program setting desirable
- verifiedIf in recovery, at least 3 years continuous sobriety required
- verifiedMust meet character standards under PL 101-630 and PL 101-647
- verifiedAgreement to background checks including sex abuse detective division and Child Protective Services
- verifiedAgreement to abide by Indian Health Service Manual code of ethics
Nice to Have
High School diploma with some college courses. Familiarity with case management and intake procedures in a residential substance abuse program setting.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Case Management, Intake Procedures, Switchboard, Facsimile, Copier, Fe Dex, Postage System, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Cultural Sensitivity.
Education: High School diploma with some college courses preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Receptionist at Friendship House Association of American Indians
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Day-to-day, the Receptionist at Friendship House Association of American Indians will staff the main reception area and operate the switchboard; create and maintain detailed and legible messages; produce and distribute correspondence and assist with mass mailings; and create and maintain office files.
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Friendship House Association of American Indians is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High School diploma with some college courses preferred; General computer knowledge; Typing 35-55 wpm accurate; Two years secretarial experience or equivalent; Familiarity with case management and intake procedures in residential substance abuse program setting desirable; and If in recovery, at least 3 years continuous sobriety required.
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Receptionist at Friendship House Association of American Indians is based in First Drive West, San Francisco, California, 94129, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Friendship House Association of American Indians has listed this Receptionist role as on-site.
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Receptionist at Friendship House Association of American Indians typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Receptionist at Friendship House Association of American Indians include Case Management; Intake Procedures; Switchboard; Facsimile; Copier; Fe Dex; Postage System; and Time Management.
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Educational requirements for this role: High School diploma with some college courses preferred.
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Receptionist at Friendship House Association of American Indians is part of the social work job category on Recrutus.
About Friendship House Association of American Indians
Founded in 1963, Friendship House is one of the first and longest-standing organizations dedicated to supporting American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. We have a clear mission: to provide culturally centered support and healing for AI/AN individuals and families facing substance use and mental health challenges. With a legacy of 60 years, our services continue to empower our community in San Francisco and beyond. Our commitment extends beyond treatment. At the heart of Friendship House is a vision to foster community resilience, cultural revitalization, and generational healing. We operate two residential facilities—an 80-bed treatment center for adults in San Francisco and a 9-bed facility for mothers with young children in Oakland. Each provides not just clinical care but a space of cultural reconnection, community support, and holistic healing. Central to our future is Village SF—an ambitious initiative that embodies our belief in cultural reclamation and environmental stewardship. Village SF will offer a Wellness Center with supportive housing, a health clinic, ceremonial spaces, and a rooftop garden, creating a hub where urban Native people can gather, heal, and celebrate their culture. Supported by a coalition of local, state, and federal leaders, Village SF is a testament to the strength and resilience of Native communities in the Bay Area. We invite you to learn more about our work, support our initiatives, and join us in building a future rooted in healing, tradition, and community strength.
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