Program Assistant-HTH New York, NY, US YesterdayFull Time

$53,061 - $53,061/Yr

Community Access - New York, NY

Full-time

New York, NY

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Program Assistant at Community Access plays a crucial role in supporting the administrative and logistical operations of the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center's training and employment support initiatives. This position involves coordinating various tasks such as intake, record keeping, data entry, and report preparation, while also assisting in networking and developing job opportunities for program participants.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director and Lead Trainer to manage administrative operations of training and employment support initiatives.
• Coordinate intake processes and maintain accurate record keeping.
• Perform data entry and organization of program-related information.
• Prepare reports and assist with financial accounting tasks.
• Handle reception duties and provide support to program participants.
• Assist in networking and developing internship and job opportunities for program participants.

Requirements

• Understanding and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous experience in administrative support work preferred.
• Must be a recipient/survivor of mental health services (past or present).
• Attention to detail in documentation, data collection, reporting, and analysis.
• Strong understanding of employment services and needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to be fingerprinted and cleared by the Office of Mental Health (OMH).
• Proven ability to problem solve independently, multi-task, and prioritize work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.