Student Assistant (Intern)

New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension from NYSERS

Affordable Health Care options

Family dental and vision benefits

NYS Deferred Compensation plan

529 College Savings Program

Job summary

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs is seeking a student intern to support administrative and program services within the Individual and Family Support program. You will collaborate with providers, assist with case information files, data entry, inquiries, and drafting correspondence in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum qualifications include being a graduate student or a sophomore with a concentration in Human Services.

Qualifications

• Preferred Standing: Graduate Student
• Minimum Standing: Sophomore
• Degree Concentrations: Human Services

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other providers and participate in informational conferences to spread awareness of the Justice Center and services.
• Assist staff with creation of case information files and other administrative tasks.
• Input case information and perform data entry; track referrals, services, and follow-ups using the Client Management System.
• Address stakeholder inquiries via phone and email and draft correspondence.
• Support other projects and programs related to the student intern program requirements.
• Attend team and agency meetings and trainings; maintain accurate records and timely duties.
• Perform other administrative tasks and duties as assigned; have regular supervision meetings to review progress.

Education

Sophomore

Graduate Student

Degree Concentrations: Human Services

Job description

• Collaborate with other providers and attend/participate in both virtual and in person informational conferences to spread awareness of Justice Center and the services provided by Individual and Family Support.


• Assist staff with creation of case information files and other administrative tasks.


• Assist with inputting of case information and other data entry functions as appropriate and track referrals, services, follow-ups, etc. through utilization of Client Management System/Database.


• Address and respond to stakeholder inquiries via phone and e-mail as appropriate.


• Draft correspondence and assist with mailing of such correspondence.


• Assist with any other identified projects and programs as necessary and relevant to student intern program's requirements.


• Attend relevant team and agency meetings and trainings.


• Maintain accurate records and carry out duties in a timely manner.


• Perform other administrative tasks and duties as assigned.


• Have regular supervision meeting with supervisor(s) to review progress and address any concerns and updates.

Duties Description

Description:

• Collaborate with other providers and attend/participate in both virtual and in person informational conferences to spread awareness of Justice Center and the services provided by Individual and Family Support.


• Assist staff with creation of case information files and other administrative tasks.


• Assist with inputting of case information and other data entry functions as appropriate and track referrals, services, follow-ups, etc. through utilization of Client Management System/Database.


• Address and respond to stakeholder inquiries via phone and e-mail as appropriate.


• Draft correspondence and assist with mailing of such correspondence.


• Assist with any other identified projects and programs as necessary and relevant to student intern program's requirements.


• Attend relevant team and agency meetings and trainings.


• Maintain accurate records and carry out duties in a timely manner.


• Perform other administrative tasks and duties as assigned.


• Have regular supervision meeting with supervisor(s) to review progress and address any concerns and updates.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Standing: Graduate Student

Minimum Standing: Sophomore

Degree Concentrations: Human Services

Additional Comments

Number of Hours: 20-30 up to full time during breaks.

Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies. https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)


• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System


• Affordable Health Care options


• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost


• NYS Deferred Compensation plan


• Access to NY 529 College Savings Program

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING: Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Our agency does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, citizenship/immigration status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. The Justice Center is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion while continuing to build a diverse workforce. Our agency seeks candidates dedicated to working in and contributing to an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived experiences, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff.

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail]