Forensic ACT Program Assistant

Upstate Cerebral Palsy; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Forensic ACT Program Assistant to support a dynamic FACT team. This role is crucial in ensuring efficient operations through clerical and administrative tasks, maintaining organized records, and facilitating communication with various stakeholders. If you are passionate about mental health services and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous PTO Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Appreciation Events

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant clerical or administrative experience preferred.
• Advanced computer skills required for office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized records and support team communication.
• Prepare professional correspondence and manage office supplies.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Administrative Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School Degree

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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Pay $24.00 - $26.00 / hour

The Community Health and Behavioral Services Forensic ACT Program Assistant supports the FACT team by performing clerical, administrative, and coordination tasks to facilitate efficient team operations. This role plays a critical function in maintaining organized records, supporting team communication, and ensuring adherence to OMH FACT guidelines.

Pay $24.00 - $26.00 / hour

The Community Health and Behavioral Services Forensic ACT Program Assistant supports the FACT team by performing clerical, administrative, and coordination tasks to facilitate efficient team operations. This role plays a critical function in maintaining organized records, supporting team communication, and ensuring adherence to OMH FACT guidelines.

The Program Assistant will engage with both internal team members and external partners, including justice system representatives, to ensure accurate and timely information flow. This job description aligns with the New York State Office of Mental Health's guidelines for Forensic ACT programs, emphasizing a comprehensive, team-based approach to delivering mental health services to justice-involved individuals.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain error-free professional correspondence, including letters, memos, contracts, forms, reports, logs, charts, and spreadsheets as required by the FACT program or department.
• Organize and coordinate office support functions for the FACT team, including scheduling, booking rooms, teleconference setup, and preparation of materials for meetings and trainings.
• Serve as a liaison to community resources such as courts, probation officers, mental health clinics, and social services to support FACT team operations.
• Attend team meetings as requested, record minutes, and distribute them accordingly.
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date filing system in compliance with NYS OMH requirements.
• Generate and maintain program-specific reports, records, charts, and data tracking as directed.
• Answer, screen, and route incoming calls; manage requests for information and take messages when necessary.
• Record, route, and distribute incoming mail appropriately.
• Manage office supply inventory, requisition materials, and ensure timely delivery of resources.
• Act as a communication bridge between the FACT team, internal departments, and external stakeholders to promote effective collaboration.
• Assist in special projects and tasks as assigned to meet program needs.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, mandatory abuse reporting laws, and other confidentiality standards.
• Establish a work environment that fosters positive communication between supervisors and employees while promoting agency culture, values, and mission.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to utilize new technology to achieve department goals.
• Provide support in responding to urgent requests or emerging team needs in alignment with OMH guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent required. Associates degree in relevant field preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant clerical, administrative, or customer service experience, preferably in healthcare, mental health services, or social services.
• Advanced Computer Skills (Windows, Office 365 and associated applications, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, Access).
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License - Requires occasional travel for client home visits, court hearings, and community-based services.
  
  

Benefits

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discounts
  
  

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org

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Employment type

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