Administrative Assistant HS/PRS

Overview

The Passage of Hope Program provides temporary residential care and other supportive services to Unaccompanied Children (UC) who are under legal custody of the Federal Government. Working in collaboration with the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, our HS/PRS program provides support and assistance to families in need of Home Study Services, and families in need of Post Release Services (PRS). For PRS Services we link children and their families with an array of community services that will help them achieve success and permanency in the United States so they are able to move forward with their lives and thrive.

 

Rising Ground

 

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs as a leading non-profit human services organization. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. 

 

Benefits

 

At Rising Ground, we encourage everyone to live a healthier life. When you enroll in health care benefits — medical, dental, and vision care, you and your family can take advantage of each plan’s preventive services, which will help everyone to stay well. Another way to remain healthy is to eat right and keep active. Ultimately, we all benefit when we make the right choices, whether through diet and exercise or health care services. You can also take advantage of other important benefits, including life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program.

 

Annual Salary

$50,000

Responsibilities

Duties Include:• Manage petty cash and funds reconciliation for the program and submit to Director for review and approval.• Manage data for Performance Effectiveness Indicators• Maintain program stats as required.• Enter all data in the HS/PRS share file pertaining to expenditures• Prepares Fed Ex labels and envelopes as needed• Maintain office supplies and inventory• Complete all Purchase Orders for the Program and submit them to the HS/PRS Director for approval.• Submit all receipts to finance and the Purchasing Department.• Takes staff meeting minutes.• Assist with the booking of flights and car rentals as needed• Set up calendar alerts and Zoom meetings.• Other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE• Bachelor’s degree is preferred. • The applicant must have at least two years of experience as an administrative assistant. • Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English) and cultural competence a must.• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite