Program Assistant

Title: Program Assistant

Unit: Scattered Site Housing

Reports to: Program Director

Status: Full Time; Regular; Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $24.73 to $27.48 per hour (approximately $45,000 to $50,000 annually)

Location: West 140th Street, New York, NY

Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (35 hrs.)

Organization Overview:

The Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 57 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. The organization has evolved into one of the nation's preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities.

Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with close to $90 million in annual budget with just under 600 staff. We anticipate that we will keep growing, both in size and depth of service. Fortune has a dual mission: both advocacy and service. The advocacy portion of our mission focuses on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing the barriers to reentry into society. The service side of Fortune has evolved to encompass a broad range of programs that started with employment and education and now includes a robust array of services, among them: alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning within correctional facilities, licensed substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum ranging from emergency and transitional through permanent congregate and scattered site housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, a care management unit, HIV services, a food and nutrition program, and an arts program. Each service we provide is informed by the needs of the population we serve. Fortune currently serves approximately 14,000 people a year.. Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation. We have locations in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan and Queens.

Position Summary:

The Fortune Society – The Scatter-Site housing program serving those who have experienced homelessness have had experiences in the criminal justice system. As part of the housing team, the Program Assistant supports the Senior Director and leadership staff with operations as well as other various administrative duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists program staff of scatter-site housing with daily operations as needed;
• Manages calendar and schedule coordination for Senior Director;
• Monitors general mailbox emails during Senior Director's absence;
• Keeps Senior Director abreast of any major issues that arise in a timely manner;

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• This position requires the ability to problem solve independently and utilize critical thinking skills.

• Managing inventory, supply orders and filing documentation for potential future audits.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, including assistance with other departments as needed.

• Acting as a liaison between different departments to fulfill tasks.
• Attending meetings and taking minutes.
• Typing letters and reports or converting documents as may be required from time to time.
• Process payments for vendors and suppliers.
• Perfrom other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be flexible as this position may have some variations in schedule
• High school diploma or GED/HSE required. Some degree of higher education preferred;
• Adept at Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to prioritize task and meet time sensitive deadline

We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this Mission.

Travel Requirements: May require travel to our LIC location and other off-site locations as well.

Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.