JOB DETAILS
Front Desk Staff - Part Time, Flex Schedule
CompanyThe Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless
LocationBethesda
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 12, 2025
About The Company
Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH) provides solutions to end homelessness in Montgomery County. Our vision is to build a community where everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.
In support of our mission, MCCH operates ten distinct programs: three emergency programs which serve individuals currently experiencing homelessness, and eight permanent supportive housing (PSH) programs which serve individuals and families exiting homelessness. Our programs serve more than 1,600 men, women and children each year.
Coalition Homes, Inc., an affiliate of MCCH, is a nonprofit housing development organization creating permanent housing for formerly homeless individuals and families. Coalition Homes currently owns and manages 140 units which provide permanent homes for formerly homeless individuals.
About the Role
Description
General Description: The Front Desk Staff Person oversees the flow of tenants and visitors entering and leaving the facility and monitors the property through the use of security and surveillance systems, logs, and observation; alerts staff of unusual events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensures that clients are safe and secure from internal and external elements.
- Greets clients and guests.
- Maintains and updates visitors’ log book.
- Answers phone and directs calls to appropriate personnel.
- Answers questions of a general nature; refers others to appropriate personnel for assistance.
- Continuously monitors the conduct and behavior of residents/clients and guests;
- Notify supervisor and Program Manager regarding incidents (follow Crisis Protocol).
- Monitors cameras and all locked entryways.
- Assists residents with completing work orders for maintenance.
- Manage in-house mail/package.
- Document daily routine occurrences in staff log.
- Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the reception area.
- Prepares security alerts and incident reports.
- Notify supervisor and Program Manager regarding incidents (follow Crisis Protocol).
- Conduct Periodic walk through of the building.
- Attend staff meeting.
- Utilize Mandt to deescalate potential crisis- notify authority for unsafe situations.
- Document security alerts and incident reports.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Minimum 6 to 12 months related experience. Will consider combination of qualifications equal to educational and work experience.
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Adobe.
- Ability to operate monitoring and surveillance camera systems.
- Ability to negotiate and facilitate positive relationships between tenants.
- Ability to negotiate and maintain positive relationships with co-workers and clients.
- Advocate for Seneca and Cordell residents.
Requirements
Qualified candidate must be able to work part - time flexible shifts.
Key Skills
Security MonitoringCustomer ServiceCommunicationCrisis ManagementObservationLog MaintenanceMicrosoft OfficeAdobeRelationship BuildingIncident ReportingDe-escalationMaintenance CoordinationReception Area ManagementSurveillance SystemsTeam CollaborationSafety Protocols
Categories
Customer Service & SupportSecurity & SafetyAdministrativeHospitalitySocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Front Desk Staff Person oversees the flow of tenants and visitors, ensuring safety and security while monitoring the property. They greet clients, manage communications, document incidents, and assist with maintenance requests.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
91
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
20 hours
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