Program Assistant

The Children and Youth Division of Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. is seeking a full time Program Assistant for the Otsego County Youth ACT Team. The program will serve youth ages 10-20 years 11 months. The program will provide intensive clinical treatment for youth who had traditionally faced challenges with the current mental health treatment model. Program staff are a team who utilize youth guided, family driven approaches to develop the best strategies and interventions for mental health recovery and wellness. The position will be 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• creating the daily board and updating it during each daily meeting
• managing staff training rosters
• communicating program needs with division administrative support
• responding to phone calls
• putting together referral packets for the team
• emailing with providers
• setting up meetings
• taking meeting minutes
• arranging conference and zoom calls
• transportation of youth when needed
• coordinating with IT or other entities as needed
• assisting in some support for additional C&Y programming

Requirements:

High School Diploma required with some secretarial experience preferred. Must be proficient in Excel and All Microsoft Programming Active/Valid driver's license Successful completion of a background check including Justice Center and New York State Office of Children and Family Services Statewide Central Register Database Check clearance. Candidate must have the ability to work with a diverse population. Must have strong communication skills. Knowledge of trauma informed care service delivery will be a plus.

Benefits:

Excellent benefits offered including medical, dental, vision, 401K, 403b and flexible spending account. Paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal time Access to agency vehicle Mileage Reimbursement Rehabilitation Support Services wants all interested applicants to know we hire a diverse workforce and are actively recruiting candidates in accordance with diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity practices. This is an immediate opportunity. The interview process will be comprised of a combination of virtual and onsite meetings/interviews.

EOE Pay:

$17.00

• $18.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person