Student Assistant (Intern)

State of New York; Delmar (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

PSLF

Retirement plan

Health care options

Dental and vision

529 College Savings

Job summary

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs is offering an internship in New York, with 20–30 hours per week during breaks. You will support administrative tasks, assist with case information, and interact with stakeholders by phone and email.

A supervised program ensures progress is reviewed and records are kept accurate. This role emphasizes collaboration, data entry in our system, and adherence to agency guidelines, while offering a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate student preferred; Sophomore or higher accepted.
• Degree concentration in Human Services or related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with providers and participate in conferences to raise awareness of Justice Center services.
• Assist staff with creating case information files and admin tasks.
• Input and track case information, referrals, services, and follow-ups in the Client Management System.
• Answer stakeholder inquiries by phone and email.
• Draft correspondence and manage mailing tasks.
• Attend team meetings and trainings; maintain accurate records.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Data entry

Communication

Record keeping

Education

Graduate Student

Sophomore

Human Services

Job 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.

• $19.01 - $23.61/hour

Duties

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.

Salary

• $19.01 - $23.61/hour

Qualifications

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

Other Information

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]