Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year, and is one of only eight companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2023-2024. Canopy’s employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive Compensation
• 403b Retirement Plan with Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO/Vacation
• Employee Wellness Program and Counseling Services

Position Overview:

• The Receptionist answers all incoming calls for CARES School; greets and directs visitors who enter the School. Additional responsibilities include assisting the School Administrative Business Coordinator.

Job Responsibilities:

Guest Relations

• Answers incoming calls for CARES School and connects caller to appropriate staff, deliver messages as needed.
• Greet visitors, arrange meetings with students and staff.
• Ensure that guests are aware of no smoking policy on campus.
• Ensure that guests sign a confidentiality sheet and log in book.

Staff/Student Support

• Complete daily attendance reports, send daily attendance reports to referral sources, contact guardian if needed.
• Submit daily lunch count to cafeteria and pick up lunches.
• Check and distribute incoming mail, handle outgoing mail as needed.
• Mail notices, report cards, progress reports, etc. to parents as needed.
• Coordinate external therapist schedule.
• Execute monthly emergency drills.
• Post upcoming School events on Notice Board weekly.
• Records and maintains petty cash on a weekly basis.
• Weekly charge receipts and payment requisition forms.
• Oversee check-out of electronic devices.
• Maintains a housekeeping supply/classroom inventory list, order as needed.
• Take meeting minutes notes, maintain typed copies.
• Monitors Environment of Care on a quarterly basis.
• Check fire extinguishers capacity on a monthly basis.
• Check students’ absences daily, make phone call to guardians of absent students, send notification to school districts of absences on a daily basis.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheet binder.
• Ensure maintenance needs are reported.
• Handle transportation concerns for school day students.
• Handle correspondence to school day parents/guardians.
• Coordinate with staff, school districts and parents of emergency transportation situations ie: inclement weather.
• Clerical duties.
• Organize staff meetings/events.
• Follows the appropriate chain of command when questions, issues and/or concerns arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma and one or more years’ experience as receptionist.
• Prior word-processing, computer, knowledge and experience a plus.