Overview

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help ur neighbors access quality health and mental health services core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

Responsibilities

The Project Assistant for the Benefits, Entitlements, Referrals & Information Team will work closely with the BERI Coordinator and BERI Specialist.

Position Summary: 

The Project Assistant for the Benefits, Entitlements, Referrals & Information Team will work closely with the BERI Coordinator and BERI Specialist in order to perform the following administration tasks:

Position Description:

• Manage all correspondence received at all NY Foundling offices for all individuals in the DD Division related to Benefits, Entitlements, Referrals and Information. This includes opening and sorting the mail and distributing to the BERI team.
• Upload all correspondence for all individuals into Evolv via the BERI Bot and manually for those not recognized by the BOT.
• Upload all applications, recertifications and renewals completed by the BERI team to Evolv.
• Enter and update effective dates for all benefits in Evolv.
• Enter files into the appropriate event in Evolv for individuals admitted to the DD programs.
• Regular and punctual time and attendance, and adherence to The Foundling’s and your department’s specific time and attendance policies and protocol.
• Consistent demonstrated commitment to The Foundling’s BHAG, mission, vision and values (Compassion, Dignity, Family and Community, Diversity, Excellence).
• Adherence to The Foundling’s employee policies, Code of Conduct and applicable rules, laws, regulations or bargaining agreements.
• All other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned.

Other Requirements (e.g., required licenses, language ability as appropriate): 

• Able to use be trained to used Microsoft Excel, Word, Email and an EHR System.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be organized and able to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Uses time efficiently

Education: HS/GED or Higher 

Scheduled Work Hours Per Week: 21

Schedule: Tues, Wed, Thurs - 9a to 5p

Salary: $16/hr.

Qualifications

Education RequiredYes

DegreeHigh School or GED

MajorLicense/Certification Required