Community Assistant

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York seeks a Community Assistant to provide non-clinical administrative support within the Medical Division. You will transport records, handle correspondence, file and maintain records, answer calls, and direct individuals to the appropriate offices or services across multiple health care units.

Responsibilities include assisting with intake, monitoring common areas, organizing supplies, and supporting daily operations of clinics and programs.

Qualifications

• There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
• Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

Responsibilities

• File and maintain records.
• Answer telephones and take messages.
• Make referrals and assist with intake.
• Direct or escort members to appropriate offices.
• Monitor common areas and assist with organization.
• Organize and replenish office supplies.
• Assist with general office upkeep and daily operations.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The Medical Division operates 365 days a year on a 24-hour basis with the primary responsibility of overseeing the health and well-being of all members of the service from pre-employment screening through retirement. All medical, psychological, drug screening, professional services, medical records, medical bills, line of duty prescriptions, and disability applications are processed through the Medical Division. There are four satellite health care facilities located in the Bronx (Bronx Health Care Unit), Brooklyn (Brooklyn Health Care Unit), Corona (Dr. Robert E. Thorras Health Care Unit), and Staten Island (Staten Island Health Care Unit) that monitor and evaluate and evaluate uniformed members of the service while on sick report and/or limited/restricted duty status.

The Community Assistant will provide non-clinical administrative and operational support to the Medical Division, including serving as a messenger to transport records, correspondence, supplies, and other materials between units and facilities. Duties may include filing and maintaining records, answering telephones, taking messages, making referrals, assisting with intake and directing or escorting members to the appropriate offices or services, monitoring common areas, and helping organize and replenish supplies. The employee may also assist with general office and facility upkeep and other duties that support the Medical Division's clinics, programs, and daily operations.

HOURS/SHIFT: M-F; 600x1400, 0900x1700

COMMUNITY ASSISTANT - 56056

• 1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
• 2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.