Overview

Streetwork Project is the oldest street outreach program for homeless and street-involved youth in New York City.  The program has grown from its beginnings in 1984 as a storefront project to encompass both outreach and comprehensive harm reduction services. The core service is long-term, one-on-one counseling, which is offered in a non-judgmental and holistic manner utilizing a harm reduction approach that focuses on building trust, fostering self-esteem, exploring options and choices, and empowering youth to change their high-risk behaviors.

Summary:

We are seeking an Administrative Coordinator who is detailed oriented and a strategic thinker who understands the role of effective data entry to record all client-level information and services and in providing administrative and program support to staff and program participants.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Timely and accurate data entry of all client services into the program and funder-specific databases
  • Manage, update and maintain databases designed for tracking client information and services
  • Distribute and reconcile petty cash and metro cards
  • Maintain routine administrative responsibilities to include the preparation of correspondence, maintaining files, mail, email, and telephone

Secondary Job Functions:

  • Assist with managing events in the Drop-In Center, monitor entrance to the program, oversee concrete support to clients, and/or serve meals
  • Point person for Information Technology related issues for the site
  • Engagement of youth into program structure (harm reduction philosophy, rules, mutual respect)
  • Facilitate access to daily living needs (food, clothes, hygiene supplies, space to rest) as needed
  • Perform related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Interacts with:  

All Streetwork Sites, working closely with the LES Director and staff

Required Skills:

  • Compassionate approach to others and openness to new ideas
  •  Dynamic energy, able to multi-task and negotiate multiple demands on attention
  • Non-judgmental approach and ability to empathize with others
  • Experience with relevant data collection systems and reporting requirements, including city, state and federal funding;
  • Strong data entry skills utilizing web-based, access-based, and/or other relevant database systems
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills, including detail-oriented
  • Ability to work independently

Desirable:

  • Experience with data entry using AIRS and eSHARE
  • Understanding of harm reduction perspective

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED;
  • Experience working in a social services setting, OR community-based non-profit organization
  • Experience and knowledge of data entry and database systems;
  • At least 2-years administrative experience working within a harm reduction or youth experiencing homelessness setting

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

New Requirement:

Effective October 29, 2021, as a private contractor of The City of New York all Safe Horizon employees, interns and volunteers must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons.

Technology Statement:

Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.

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