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About the Role
The Intake Specialist is responsible for welcoming clients for all RiseBoro Empowerment programs, representing the organization in the community, and interacting with various stakeholders. This role is crucial for connecting individuals with essential services and resources.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the intake process, review eligibility documentation, schedule appointments, make referrals, and provide information on community resources.
- Screen and assess individuals for program eligibility and determine appropriate next steps.
- Review eligibility documentation to ensure compliance with contractual guidelines.
- Coordinate with the supervisor in scheduling new client intake.
- Ensure all client resources are up-to-date and available in the reception area.
- Perform periodic outreach activities to publicize program offerings and service availability.
- Receive and sort mail deliveries and ensure the reception area is organized, safe, and presentable.
- Ensure accuracy when performing administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, copying, and faxing.
- Maintain daily logs of client and staff signatures.
- Assist in preparing letters and documents for community-based outreach activities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaker required.
- Knowledge of the NYC public benefits system, ACCESS HRA, HRA, and DHS preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working in non-profit organizations preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively multi-task, follow up processes, and produce quality work on time.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
- A self-starter with a positive enthusiastic attitude.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
- Ability to travel with necessary supplies and job equipment for various community sites or events.
- Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values.
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite and client databases preferred.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality, particularly with client information.
- Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
- Commitment to supporting communities that have experienced systemic oppression and bias.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a social services-related program.
Skills
- Customer service
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Multi-tasking
- Follow-up processes
- Independent work
- Team collaboration
- Initiative
- Adaptability
- Judgment
- Confidentiality
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Client databases
Location
- 184 WYCKOFF AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
- Day Shift
Experience Level
- 1 year of experience working in a social services-related program
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly
About the Company
- RiseBoro's mission, vision, and values.
Equal Opportunity
- It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.