Administrative Coordinator Streetwork LES

Summary: 

Streetwork Project is the oldest street outreach program for homeless and street-involved youth in New York City.  The program has grown from its beginnings in 1984 as a storefront project to encompass both outreach and comprehensive harm reduction services. The core service is long-term, one-on-one counseling, which is offered in a non-judgmental and holistic manner utilizing a harm reduction approach that focuses on building trust, fostering self-esteem, exploring options and choices, and empowering youth to change their high-risk behaviors.

We are seeking an Administrative Coordinator who is detailed oriented and a strategic thinker who understands the role of effective data entry to record all client-level information and services and in providing administrative and program support to staff and program participants.

Essential Job Functions:

·       Timely and accurate data entry of all client services into program and funder-specific databases

·       Manage, update and maintain databases designed for tracking client information and services

·       Distribute and reconcile petty cash and metro cards

·       Maintain routine administrative responsibilities to include the preparation of correspondence, maintaining files, mail, email, and telephone

Secondary Job Functions:

·       Assist with managing events in the Drop-In Center, monitor entrance to the program, oversee concrete support to clients, and/or serve meals

·       Point person for Information Technology related issues for the site

·       Engagement of youth into program structure (harm reduction philosophy, rules, mutual respect)

·       Facilitate access to daily living needs (food, clothes, hygiene supplies, space to rest) as needed

·       Perform related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Interacts with:            

All Streetwork Sites, working closely with the LES Director and staff

Required Skills:

·       Compassionate approach to others and openness to new ideas

·       Dynamic energy, able to multi-task and negotiate multiple demands on attention

·       Non-judgmental approach and ability to empathize with others

·       Experience with relevant data collection systems and reporting requirements, including city, state and federal funding;

·       Strong data entry skills utilizing web-based, access-based, and/or other relevant database systems

·       Excellent time management and organizational skills, including detail-oriented

·       Ability to work independently

Desirable:

·       Experience with data entry using AIRS and eSHARE

·       Understanding of harm reduction perspective

Qualifications:

·       High school diploma or GED;

·       Experience working in a social services setting, OR community based non-profit organization

·       Experience and knowledge of data entry and database systems;

·       At least 2-years administrative experience working within a harm reduction or youth experiencing homelessness setting