To be a successful Youth ACT Team Program Assistant you must become able and willing to do the following always:

1. Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in the employee manual and program manual.
2. Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct.
3. Work within an interdisciplinary team to assist client in their overall functioning and achieve desired outcomes.
4. Liaise with DSS, schools and other child and youth collateral contacts
5. Attend trainings and professional development as assigned
6. Attend daily team meetings
7. Performing reception/secretarial activities, including phones, messages, scheduling appointments,

filing, office organization and supplies.

1. Complete client tracking reports and logs as assigned and enter information into databases.
2. Verifying accuracy of patient insurance and demographic information
3. Assist with health insurance contracting, credentialing, authorizations, verifications, and general

inquiries.

1. Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations

How you will generally spend your time in this job:

55% General secretarial duties and scheduling of appointments

30% Typing and preparing reports

10% Maintaining various databases

5% Staff meeting/supervision/training

To qualify, you must have and maintain:

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. One year experience providing general office work, ie. secretarial/reception
3. Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite.
4. EHR experience preferred, but not required.
5. Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, driving own vehicle

Here are some of the benefits of working for Hope For Youth!

• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment

• 90% Employer-paid medical premiums

• Generous paid time off for all employees regularly working over 20 hours

• Agency-funded Pension Plan

• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, FSA and HSA Accounts

• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability

• Training programs and Tuition Assistance and free tuition credits are also available

• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

• Special Events and Recognition Awards

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!

• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within

• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers

Please include resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, for some roles, a physical exam. Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org