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Job Description PROGRAM ASSISTANT, MARILLAC (ALBANY) Location: Albany, NY Program: Homeless Services Program - Marillac Family Shelter Type: Full-time / Non-exempt Pay Range: $17.86- $21.86 Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am-3:30pm Job Ref. #: 0513 Our Mission: St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve. Our Vision: St. Catherine’s willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region. Position Overview: The Program Assistant assists with a wide variety of tasks related to the effective management of daily operations of the Marillac Family Shelter. Tasks include, but are not limited to: supply inventory, monitoring/ ordering, maintaining records of clients and daily census, front desk coverage and childcare as needed. Maintain a respectful, supportive, caring and family-oriented atmosphere for residents of the facility and staff members. Position Requirements: • High School diploma or GED Equivalent is required; College degree in human services preferred., • Clean and Valid New York State Driver’s License*; actively licensed for at least one (1) year with reliable transportation., • Ability to relate to a culturally diverse resident population., • At least one year of relevant experience and a professional record of integrity and strong advocacy for families who are experiencing homelessness., • Excellent organization, planning and time management skills., • Proficiency in various computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Business Workspace Suite, and use secure Internet practices., • Strong organization and planning skills., • Excellent communication skills and solid writing aptitude., • Ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and service providers or Professionals., • Must be able to respond effectively and therapeutically in crisis situations., • Self-motivated and engaged, with a strong attention to detail; Excellent writing aptitude., • A kind, warm and caring mindset; Capable of exhibiting empathy for those in need., • Ability to nurture and show compassion and understanding for clients/children in crisis., • Qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability; A professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff members, service providers, community resource people, and residents according to all agency procedures, policies, and practices., • Ordering of supplies that are needed to operate the shelter effectively. This includes but is not limited to office supplies, household items, regional food banks, and first aid supplies., • Complete reports for Quarterly Statistics, United Way, Food Bank and audit sheets for program compliance and billing., • Ensuring all record keeping requirements are being met accurately through completion of audit sheets., • Support Activities Coordinator with holiday planning of on-site events and donations., • Set up client files and maintain on a weekly basis., • Photocopy appropriate materials as required., • Assist with front desk coverage and childcare as needed., • Conduct unit inspections and monthly fire drills., • Conduct weekly reviews of surveillance video; documenting activity or incidences., • Ensure a safe, secure, healthy environment by reporting situations that need attention and provide follow up as needed., • Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package, • Health Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision, • $600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit, • Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays!, • We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, • Pension Plan with Generous Agency Contribution, • 403b Retirement Savings Plan, • Life Insurance – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee, • Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate, • Tuition Reimbursement & Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement, • Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities, • The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment About Us St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more. St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. We are invested in fostering an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity. EEO Statement St. Catherine’s Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law. If you would like to learn more about our agency or one of our many programs, please visit our website at:

Job Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered. *This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy. *Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation. BASIC FUNCTION: Manage the administration of economic development incentives (grants and loans) from point of offer acceptance through funding disbursement for projects undertaken by businesses and organizations such as municipalities, and not for profits, and local economic development organizations. WORK PERFORMED: • General management of approximately 80 -100 active grants and loans, including review of applications, management of approval and funding process, compiling and reviewing information, negotiating terms, preparing directors approval documents and contracts, presenting projects and attending off-site meetings., • Communicate with applicants and applicant reps, including telephone, email and paper correspondence., • Ensure that project information is accurate in the web-based project tracking database., • Coordinate with internal contacts (Origination, Finance, Design and Construction, Contractor and Supplier Diversity, Legal) in the preparation of board of directors’ approval materials, contracts, project status reports, and other documents appropriate for the review/management of projects., • Review requests for disbursement, perform desk audits, work with project attorneys for loan closings, and oversee grant disbursements., • Assume a variety of Department-wide responsibilities as assigned, such as writing briefing memos, preparing complex spreadsheets, reviewing and improving processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing data and budget information. Education Level Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, liberal arts and sciences, public administration, urban planning, or similar fields. Associate’s degree with an additional 2 years, direct relevant experience may substitute. Relevant Experience required: A minimum of 3 years of direct experience preferred in one or more of the following fields: economic development, government, planning, public administration, related business, not for profit area. Knowledge Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple projects/tasks, simultaneously, take initiative, and work independently. Familiarity with business, not-for-profit, and governmental agencies and general knowledge of New York State’s geography and economies. Strong attention to detail and independent follow-through are highly important. Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; Database management. APPROXIMATE HIRING SALARY: $65,920 to $75,000 (w/ comprehensive benefits package) INQUIRE Jane Martinez – Jane Martinez – HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

Job Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered. *This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy. *Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation. BASIC FUNCTION: The ConnectALL Office seeks candidates for the role of Director, Field Inspection. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Broadband Deployment, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership abilities, program and project management skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. The role offers a candidate with deep experience in broadband construction methodologies the opportunity to implement a field inspection program that encompasses rights-of-way permitting, pole licensing, and quality assurance inspections at scale across ConnectALL funded broadband infrastructure projects. WORK PERFORMED: • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering teams, legal departments, regulatory agencies, and utility companies to formulate recommendations and facilitate improvements to the pole make-ready process, permitting, and inspection procedures., • Establish and maintain relationships with pole and joint pole owners across all carriers, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards., • Identify and incorporate applicable local, state, and federal regulations into the ConnectALL inspection procedures., • Coordinate resources to and/or directly conduct detailed physical audits of projects at varying stages to verify construction progress and confirm that completed projects comply with approved project proposals and applicable safety regulations., • Identify measurable quality assurance inspection milestones to support project implementation and program completion deadlines., • Develop and implement inspection procedures, quality assurance plans, and acceptance criteria for inspection, testing, and approval of wireline and wireless broadband installations., • Define and implement procedures for deployment corrections or modifications, when necessary., • Identify and incorporate relevant data attributes into the inspection program to maintain records of inspection results, track progress of completed inspections and deficiency remediation; work with ConnectALL leadership to ensure secure and organized storage of all records, with ability to generate reports., • Identify and communicate project risks, deployment concerns, progress updates to ConnectALL leadership, as needed., • Identify and procure tools, equipment, and software necessary to support field inspection and verification activities., • Other tasks as needed to implement the Governor’s ConnectALL agenda. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education Level Required: Bachelor’s degree. Associate’s degree with 7 years, direct relevant experience may substitute. Relevant Experience required: A minimum of 7 years of experience focused on field inspection and/or outside plant telecommunications construction and installation. Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT). Experience with State and local permitting agencies and processes such as DOT, local municipalities, and private ROW owners. Experience with inside plant construction, in building wiring and roof rights and regulations associated with the deployment of broadband infrastructure and buildings. Knowledge Required: Knowledge of and experience with broadband delivery technologies, network designs and topologies, and technical and regulatory issues related to broadband and telecommunications deployment. Must be able to translate experience deploying broadband projects in the field into systems for evaluating, inspecting, and reporting on infrastructure projects funded by ConnectALL. Experience generating or reviewing as-built documents, bill of materials, and other documentation of broadband projects. Experience with broadband deployment, including both aerial and underground fiber placement and fixed wireless deployment. Experience with Microsoft Excel, ArcGIS and Google Earth preferred. Professional Engineer license preferred. Experience with State and local permitting agencies and processes such as DOT, local municipalities and private ROW owners.

Job Description U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), is a non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. For over 100 years, we have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our communities, economy and social fabric through freedom, hard work, and family unity. To learn more about our work, please go to our official website at . OVERVIEW The Office Coordinator will work with the Field Office Director and Leadership to ensure efficient office operations. This may include various administrative tasks, as well as assisting clients and visitors. The successful candidate must be committed to immigration and human rights issues and be able to conduct advocacy, education, and other outreach activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Oversee maintenance and the general upkeep of the office, • Serve as main point of contact with the property manager and landlord (handling parking, recycling, and other related needs), • Submit work orders and schedule repairs for general office space and equipment, • Monitor inventory and order supplies for office, break room, as needed, clients served by the office, • Plan and coordinate events, conferences, parties, or gatherings, • Manage schedules for conference, classroom, and community spaces, • Assist with shipping and receiving logistics, including incoming mail and package deliveries, • Answer phone calls and / or emails as well as directing them to relevant staff, • Greet clients and visitors to the office, ensuring guests are comfortable and are connected with the right team members, • Assist with file maintenance including update and organization of case management tracking systems, reporting databases, and physical files (and must maintain confidentiality of information), • Assist with grants preparation documents, • Work with Program Managers, as needed, to support with / provide direct client services, • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. All job duties indicated are not be considered an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s). REQUIREMENTS • Dedication to human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people, • High School Diploma or GED at a minimum, • Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint), Adobe Acrobat, and database programs, • Excellent written, oral, and speaking communication skills in English, along with the ability to type at 40 words per minute, • Excellent time-management and organizational skills and ability to prioritize assignments and meet goals and deadlines in fast-paced environment, • Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and independently with a high-level of self-motivation (with a proactive approach to assignments, to address needs when noticed or received), • Ability to organize, prioritize, and accomplish work assignments, • Attention to detail and quality of work outputs, • Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with providers, vendors, and clients of diverse backgrounds, • Positive attitude, can-do approach, and pleasant, diplomatic manner, • Valid driver's license, insurance, clean driving record and personal transportation PHYSICAL DEMANDS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant to be considered. • Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity, • Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands, • Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying ADDITIONAL NOTES • Please submit a resume with your online application, • References will be required before or at time of the final interview, • No telephone calls please – the position will remain open until filled, • Work Location: In-person EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.