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Job Description COMMUNITY ACCESS SERVICES At Evergreen and Community Access Services, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community. The Administrative Assistant provides for all clerical support and administrative organization for Community Access Services (CAS). In addition to administrative duties, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for direct service provision for clients receiving Pantry Services, including verification of eligibility, referral to adequate services, and maintenance of related data, charts and reporting. As part of the essential functions of this position, the Administrative Assistant: • Provides customer service to clients and visitors, answers telephone calls, and processes mail, • Enters program data into databases to facilitate accurate and timely reporting to the agency’s funders, • Manages our food pantry- including conducting eligibility assessments, maintaining inventory lists, and maintaining required program documentation and protocols, • Develops and implements improvements in general office systems and procedures, ensuring consistency and efficiency in the office, • Assists staff with logistical aspects of preparation for programs, meetings, and special events, • Collaborates with the Executive Director and program staff to keep the agency’s website and online and print promotional materials up-to-date, • Utilizing established Association processes, orders and maintains inventory of all office supplies, program incentives, and promotional items Qualified Candidate will have a high school diploma or GED (Associate's Degree preferred); candidate must be able to communicate clearly and professionally and demonstrate ability to work independently and exercise effective multitasking and time-management skills; candidate must demonstrate familiarity with computers and MS Office software (Outlook, Word); candidate will have effective organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) in a confidential manner required; awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential Job Type: Full-time Required education and experience: High School Diploma or GED required, Associate Degree preferred; some administrative experience preferred What Evergreen Health Offers You: • Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from, • Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you, • Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year, • 403b with a generous company match, • Paid parking or monthly metro pass, • Professional development opportunities, • Paid lunch breaks

Job Description Are you looking to work for an organization where you are able to make a difference? Do you have customer service skills you’re ready to put into action? Then you’ve come to the right place! Apply to be an Administrative Assistant today! “The thing I love the most about my job as an administrative assistant is creating meaningful connections with our patients, supporting them through their recovery, and then celebrating alongside them as they complete their treatment with us. I can feel the pride that they feel as they complete our program, and that makes this job extremely rewarding!” –Sarah K, Administrative Assistant What will your day look like? At Horizon, you’ll enjoy a supportive, team-based work environment. Have a question? There’s always someone there to help! We offer a seamless onboarding experience that’ll ensure your success in your new role. As an Administrative Assistant at Horizon, you will… • Welcome all visitors of the clinic to create an exceptional patient experience with every interaction., • Work in a demanding, fast paced environment that is frequently adapting to industry standards where you will interact with patients seeking mental health and substance use treatment. Patients can include children as young as three, adolescents and adults 18 and older., • Work with multiple electronic platforms that include our Electronic Health Record (EHR), various web-based systems, and other technology platforms. Duties include overseeing all scheduled appointments, assisting with medication refill request from patients and pharmacies, preparing charts and record requests and other duties as needed., • Supporting the day to day needs of our clinical and medical staff which includes managing, triaging, and supporting administrative responsibilities, using supplemental technologies to support patient and clinical care. This can include insurance and billing disputes, scheduling appointments, coordinating transportation needs, speaking to referral sources from courts, schools and/or hospitals, and other concerns that may arise. At Horizon, we don’t just offer a workplace—we offer a community where you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Recognized as a Best Place to Work in NYS for 17 consecutive years and one of America’s Best Workplaces, we take pride in fostering a culture where motivated teammates collaborate to make a difference, every day. Join us and experience the satisfaction of doing work that matters alongside people who share your passion! What we offer that you’ll love… • Company Culture: At Horizon, we pride ourselves on cultivating an atmosphere of teamwork where all employees feel heard and valued., • Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all, and strive toward this goal through the work of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging department, frequent trainings, ongoing conversations, affinity groups, and more., • Trainings, Trainings, and More Trainings: We have an entire team dedicated to your personal development and professional growth., • Team Building, Connection, and Relationships: At Horizon, we’re more than co-workers, we’re a community. We support each other, celebrate our achievements and milestones together, and have fun together!, • Retirement: We know you want to retire comfortably and we’re here to help! Horizon offers 401(k) AND profit-sharing programs to make sure you’re set for the future., • Student Loan Assistance: We help pay off our team members' student loans every month. One year after joining, you’ll have been able to pay off an extra $600!, • Paid time off and paid holidays! Horizon employees and their families (includes spouses and children up to age 30) are eligible for a 10% discount on their tuition through a partnership with Capella University. What makes you a great candidate? We can’t wait to learn more about you! Here are a few specifics of what you’ll need for the job: • High school diploma with 2 years of experience within the customer service or behavioral health field required. This position is located at 3020 Bailey Ave, Buffalo NY. Hours This is a full-time position. You’ll coordinate a personalized schedule with your supervisor that will meet both the clinic and patients’ needs as well as yours. Our outpatient clinics offer expanded hours Monday – Thursday so we’ll ask you to be available at least 2 evenings per week, but don’t worry about jeopardizing your work-life balance… we can help you create a schedule that works for you, as many locations close early on Fridays! Compensation Horizon is consistently evaluating our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. The range of pay for this position is $17.90 - $19.00. Starting pay may be impacted based on experience and education. Compensation adjustments are evaluated annually. Physical demands associated with this position include: • Sitting for extended periods, alternating between standing and sitting, • Mobility required with repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements Horizon commits to being an anti-racist, diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Through self-reflection and our commitments to education, growth and development, increased workplace diversity throughout all levels of our organization and the cultivation of meaningful relationships, we pledge to advance equity, racial justice, and equal opportunity for all. Disclaimers: Horizon endorses public health measures including vaccinations. We encourage all applicants to be mindful of the fact that Horizon is a healthcare agency providing in person services throughout our community. This information is intended to provide a general overview of the position; it is not a full job description.

Job Description COMMUNITY ACCESS SERVICES The Program Assistant will provide clerical, organizational and data entry support to programs within Community Access Services, an affiliate of Evergreen Health. The Program Assistant will provide administrative support across the organization and support program goals by assisting with outreach, community events, and program activities. As part of the Essential Functions for this role, the Program Assistant: • Enters program data into databases to facilitate accurate and timely reporting, • Provides customer service to clients and visitors, answer telephone calls and processes mail., • Assists administrative staff with development and implementation of improvements in general office systems and procedures ensuring consistency and efficiency, • Assist with client services, outreach and community events as needed, • Assists staff with logistical aspects of preparation for programs, meetings and special events, • Maintains complete and accurate client and program files in compliance with agency confidentiality policies and grant requirements; enters all required data into electronic reporting system, • Participates in Quality Improvement activities Qualified Candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, (Associate’s degree preferred) with a minimum of one (1) years of professional experience working in a support or related role. Non profit experience preferred. Candidate must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, and demonstrate ability to work independently and exercise effective time-management skills. Ability to work on weekends and evenings as requested is essential. Candidate must demonstrate familiarity with computers and MS Office software (Outlook, Word), effective organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) in a confidential manner required; awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential Job Type: Full-time Required education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required experience: Human Services; Administrative Support Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30-4:30p, some evenings and weekends are required; must complete outreach on the east and west side of Buffalo What Community Access Services and Evergreen Health Offers You: • Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from, • Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you, • Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year, • 403b with a generous company match, • Paid parking or monthly metro pass, • Professional development opportunities, • Paid lunch breaks

Job Description Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world. The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities. Purpose of Role The Records and Data Support Assistant / Alternative Program Specialist works within a team to carry out duties for the Registrar's Office. This includes creating and managing the student's academic record. This position assists our campus community with processes that support registration, grading, transcription and graduation. The Records and Data Support Assistant / Alternative Program Specialist also provides entry-level support in the collection, organization, and maintenance of institutional data to support decision-making, reporting, and compliance functions across the university. They provide direct support services to students, the campus community, alumni, and the public. The Records and Data Support Assistant / Alternative Program Specialist will assist and support process improvement, testing and documentation of in-house procedures, particularly in areas of direct support such as transcripts, grading, registration, enrollment verification and other related Registrar processes. About This Opportunity Joining our Registrar Team, the Records and Data Support Assistant / Alternative Program Specialist will be responsible for the following: • Assist and support process improvement, testing and documentation of in-house procedures, particularly in areas of direct support such as transcripts, grading, registration, and other related Registrar processes., • Assist with the collection, entry, validation, and maintenance of institutional data from various departments., • Perform routine data integrity checks to ensure accuracy and consistency across databases., • Assist with the preparation of state, federal, and accreditor-mandated data reports (e.g., IPEDS, Middle States, NYSED)., • Assist students and faculty with the Registration process in all phases including; schedule creation, advanced registration, drop/add, cancellations, petitions for enrollment and other registration needs for alternative programs., • Support alternative programs with grade collection process, which includes managing incomplete grades, grade changes, grade verification, missing grades and other academic grading needs., • Create, maintain and purge student academic files. This will require interaction with both a Student Information System as well as an E-filling system. This includes filing of appropriate documents and forms in files., • National Student Clearing House liaison including enrollment, degree verification reporting as well as error resolution., • Process and update information from Committees of Academic Standards for both Graduate and Undergraduate students; this includes Suspensions, Dismissals and changes in status., • Process and assist with intake of Admission files for new students., • Process and assist inactivating students as well as leaves and withdrawal requests., • Coordinate transcript request processing, tracking and other transcript support., • Data entry transfer credits for prospective incoming and current students., • Coordinate and support enrollment and degree verification processes. This includes loan verification or deferment needs., • Processing of professional licensure applications/certifications for Daemen alumni., • Perform grading support for students and faculty., • Coordinate enrollment data processing such as our attendance procedure and follow up. This includes the use of a student system to missed class information., • Processing of approved academic bankruptcies; authorized late withdrawals; posting of CLLE credit., • Assist faculty with inquiries regarding their course enrollments, class rosters, grading packages, etc., • Assist with processing of non-course degree requirement completion on student record., • Assist with student Prolonged Absences requests., • Process and coordinate student, faculty/instructor and/or other campus community forms., • Assist with office communications to the campus community as needed., • Support when needed, preparation and maintenance of the planned and current course files and academic schedule for each term. Support when needed individual room course assignments., • Support when needed, receptionist duties in the Registrar and Registration offices., • Must abide by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations and be able to exercise a high level of confidentiality in regard to student records., • Additional specific duties/projects as assigned by the Registrar and the Associate Registrar. Required Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Experience in a customer-related field with the demonstrated ability to react to customers quickly, accurately, and congenially., • Experience or training that demonstrates strong organizational skills., • Must possess strong computer skills, including the ability to operate a student information systems or similar types of Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP), as well as other common office software such as Word and Excel., • Attention to detail and the ability to follow through independently are essential. Effective critical thinking abilities are vital., • Strong oral and written communication skills for concise, friendly, tactful and effective communication. Minimum Qualifications: • Associate's degree in related field. 1-2 years of experience in higher education or experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered., • Knowledge, experience with student information systems (SIS). Ellucian Colleague preferred or others such as Ellucian Banner, Oracle/PeopleSoft..., • Experience working in higher education, particularly with academic records., • Knowledge and experience in system functional testing and/or creating functional process documentation Total Compensation Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes: • Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan., • Dental insurance through the Guardian network., • Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans., • An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%., • Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000., • Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions., • Generous time off for administrative and staff employees. Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description Evergreen Health At Evergreen and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community. The Harm Reduction Program Assistant is responsible for providing direct care and assisting with daily operations of Harm Reduction Center (HRC) programs. The Harm Reduction Program Assistant provides a warm and welcoming environment, greets participants, completes data entry, tracking and reporting, and provides organizational support to staff within the SSP and Hub programs. As part of the essential functions of the job, the Harm Reduction Program Assistant: • Provides data entry for Harm Reduction programs (Syringe Services, Drug User Health Hub, and Drop-In) to facilitate accurate tracking and timely reporting of program data, • Assists and supports other CBH programs (Mental Health, Substance Use) with administrative duties as needed, • Responds to phone calls and other inquiries into the Harm Reduction Center, • Assists at SSP and Drop-In by providing basic services and referrals to patients, • Develops and implements improvements in general office systems and procedures, ensuring consistency and efficiency in the office, • Manages inventory, ordering, and organization of office and program supplies, • Coordinates calendars to schedule and arrange internal and external meetings, including booking conference rooms and equipment if necessary, • Works in collaboration with Director of Harm Reduction to create and maintain HRC staff schedules, • Coordinates schedule of case conferences, transcribes meeting minutes, and disseminates meeting content to HRC team Qualified candidate will have an Associate degree and/or two (2) years of qualifying experience working healthcare with persons with a chronic illness, and/or persons with a history of mental illness, homelessness, or substance use; candidate must be able to communicate clearly and professionally; candidate must be familiar with computers, database maintenance and MS Office software; candidate must display professionalism and support to all patients; awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential Job type: Full-time Required education/experience: Associate degree and/or two (2) years verifiable experience working healthcare with persons with a chronic illness, and/or persons with a history of mental illness, homelessness, or substance use What Evergreen Health Offers You: • Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from, • Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you, • Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year, • 403b with a generous company match, • Paid parking or monthly metro pass, • Professional development opportunities, • Paid lunch breaks