Program Assistant

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Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State's first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org
Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services. 
Benefits:
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.
Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works' New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union ("RWDSU"). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a "CBA") between Housing Works and the RWDSU

Compensation Range: $19/hr - $21/hr commensurate with experience
Overview:
Housing Works seeks a Program Assistant to provide support to the Healthcare Department primarily in areas of audit, compliance and operations. The Program Assistant will be responsible for the following: 1. Performing activities intended to monitor the Health Services Department's adherence to all agency, local, state, and Federal regulations. 2. Providing administrative support to the Healthcare Compliance Department. 3. Performing regular audit of multiple programs in the Health Services portfolio. 4. Establishing and maintaining communication regarding the compliance program with healthcare program leadership and staff. This position reports to the Healthcare Data and Project Manager; it works closely with members of the Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Operations, Primary Care and Behavioral Health, Data, Quality Initiative, and Housing Works Compliance Teams. A successful candidate will have a passion for precision, the ability to quickly master new systems, and a commitment to improving the health of the clients that we serve. A strong work ethic, superior organizational skills, and a team-oriented approach are essential. Housing Works offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan.

Responsibilities: 

• Perform regular audits for all health care department programs
• Run canned reports from various databases
• Provide analysis and prepare presentations on audit findings
• Provide administrative assistance for meeting coordination and documentation
• Develop and assist with the Healthcare Policy Manual
• Comply with all requirements surrounding client confidentiality
• Participate in advocacy efforts and direct action to end the twin crises of homelessness and AIDS.
• Commit to working toward Ending the AIDS epidemic in NY State.
• Complete special projects as requested

• Associate degree and/or bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• One year minimum experience of related work
• Experience working in a team-based environment
• Strong ability to receive written or verbal instructions and apply them to work tasks
• Demonstrated record of completing assignments on time with great attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of data collection and how to look at quantitative reports
• Ability to think critically about data related to gender, sexuality, race, housing status, etc.
• Curiosity about how and why things work the way they do and how to improve them
• Willing and able to arrive to work on time, five days a week. (Both remote and in person work may be required)
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience with eClinical Works is preferred