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Urban Resource Institute (URI) · 17 hours ago

Program Assistant - Magnolia Gardens

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$38K/yr - $38K/yr

3+ years exp

Urban Resource Institute (URI) is the nation’s largest provider of domestic violence shelter services and a leader in supporting homeless families. The Program Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the Program Director and shelter staff to ensure the effective operation of the facility.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for administrative tasks including monitoring records for required documentation, collecting documents from clients and filing records accordingly

Greet clients and visitors and log them into the system. Direct clients and visitors to the appropriate party

Assist with clerical duties related to the program including payroll information, scheduling, and other reports as assigned

Understand and follow the agency and funding source guidelines and protocols including HIPAA and Confidentiality

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director

Qualification

Administrative Assistant experienceMicrosoft Office knowledgeData entry experienceBi-lingual (Mandarin/Spanish)Sensitivity to diverse populationsDHS regulationsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTeamwork ability

Required

Bachelor's Degree required

At least three (3) years' experience as an Administrative Assistant preferably working with abused families or women with special needs

Experience with data entry

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Organized and detailed

Ability to work independently, takes initiative, and works well as a team member

Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homeless families including individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health issues

Must be computer literate and must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Preferred

Bi-lingual, Mandarin or Spanish preferred

Familiarity with DHS regulations is a plus but not required

Company

Urban Resource Institute (URI)

Founded in 1980, Urban Resource Institute (URI) offers innovative client-centered services to help transform the lives of domestic violence survivors and homeless families, with a focus on communities of color and other vulnerable populations.

Founded in 2013

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees