Student Assistant

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/15/26

Applications Due
06/30/26

Vacancy ID218058

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Agency Justice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs

Title Student Assistant

Occupational Category Legal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $18.19 to $22.59 Hourly

Employment Type

Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 30 - 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Schenectady

Street Address 401 State St

City Schenectady, NY 12305

StateNY

Zip Code
12305

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.

* Additional responsibilities including, bundling inventory, and assembling materials for presentations and trainings, participation in outreach events, as assigned, and respond to referrals, to provide information, referral and linkage to services and programs based on need.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Standing:
Graduate Student

Minimum Standing:
Sophomore

Degree Concentrations:
Human Services

Additional Comments Number of

Hours:

30 - 37.5 hours a week

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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…