Shelter Programs Assistant

Downtown Boulder Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westhab in Queens, NY is seeking an Administrative/Program Assistant to support the Director of Social Services in a 200+ bed men’s homeless shelter. You will greet residents and visitors, handle typing and record-keeping, phone and room reservations, and help maintain office inventories.

The role requires strong verbal, written and computer skills; an associates degree is preferred, a high school diploma or GED is required, and bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong verbal, written and computer skills.
• Ability to multitask while staying focused.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greets residents and visitors and directs them appropriately.
• Performs administrative duties such as typing reports, letters, memos, etc.
• Handles phones, faxes, and reservations for meeting rooms.
• Assists with ordering office supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares reports for paperwork flow.
• Prepares work orders for facilities and follows up on progress.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Multitasking

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Associates degree preferred

High School Diploma/GED required

Tools

Office software

Job description

Westhab in Queens, NY is seeking an Administrative/Program Assistant to support the Director of Social Services in a 200+ bed men’s homeless shelter. You will greet residents and visitors, handle typing and record-keeping, phone and room reservations, and help maintain office inventories.

The role requires strong verbal, written and computer skills; an associates degree is preferred, a high school diploma or GED is required, and bilingual Spanish is a plus.