Student Assistant

Job Description

This internship provides students an opportunity to work with the Justice Center’s Individual and Family Support program, collaborating with providers and participating in informational conferences.

• 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 case information and other data entry functions, and track referrals, services, follow-ups, etc., through the 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 the 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 meetings with supervisor(s) to review progress and address any concerns and updates.
• Additional responsibilities include bundling inventory and assembling materials for presentations and trainings, participation in outreach events, and responding to referrals to provide information, referral, and linkage to services and programs based on need.

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

Number of

Hours:

30 – 37.5 hours.

• 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

Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Employees 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 .deeo.gov.