Mount Sinai Medical Center
Program Assistant-Libertas Center for Human Rights
Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York, us, 10261
Description
The Libertas Center for Human Rights at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, NY is seeking a Program Assistant to support the delivery of culturally responsive, trauma-informed services to patients at a treatment center for immigrant survivors of torture and other human rights violations. The Program Assistant reports to the Operations Director and works in close collaboration with the Data & Program Coordinator, Executive Director and Clinical Director. This position plays a key role in program development for health education and wellness promotion, data collection and analysis, and supporting overall program administration. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong project and data management skills, excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility with shifting priorities, the ability to anticipate and solve challenges, and a strong interest in human rights.
The Libertas Center is a grant‑funded program under the Department of Emergency Medicine at Elmhurst Hospital, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a teaching hospital for the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The Libertas Center provides immigrant survivors of torture and human rights violations in the New York City area with comprehensive medical, mental health, social and legal services to help the heal, regain independence, and restore hope and humanity in their lives. We use a strengths‑based, client‑centered and trauma‑informed case management approach to provide services directly on‑site and through coordination with our partners within and outside the hospital. In addition to direct services, the Libertas Center builds capacity through education and training of medical and mental health providers, conducts research on best practices, and advocates for policies to address survivors’ needs. Our team uses its multidisciplinary expertise and an evidence‑based approach to improve the well‑being and quality of life for this vulnerable yet highly resilient population.
The Libertas Center is seeking a Program Assistant to support the implementation of a new grant, focused on specialized eligible immigrant populations including refugees and asylees. The overarching project goal is to sustainably expand access to comprehensive, culturally responsive health and wellness services, through the delivery of health education, case management, and wellness groups that promote physical, mental, and social well‑being. The position is funded through September 30, 2026, with the possibility of extension.
Responsibilities
Assist the Libertas team in ensuring that the medical, mental health, social and legal needs of immigrant survivors of human rights violations are met in a comprehensive and efficient manner
Support the implementation of new health education services and peer‑support model through coordination with key stakeholders, development and dissemination of materials, monitoring and evaluation, and overall project management
Provide administrative support to program and clinical staff
Create a welcoming, nonjudgemental environment for Libertas Center clients
Assist with tracking and maintaining program budgets
Maintain program database including entering client data
Prepare both narrative and data reports for internal use and to funding agencies
Facilitate and manage relationships with new and ongoing partner organizations
Perform other special projects or other duties as requested
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts or Science
Experience with data management and analysis
Experience with project development and management
Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite
Knowledge of and experience with communications and design platforms such as Mailchimp, Squarespace, Canva and WordPress
Experience supporting the implementation or projects in the field of human rights, global health, immigration, or human services
Fluency in Spanish, French, Bangla, or other languages a plus
Skills
Highly detail‑oriented, organized and reliably able to conduct tasks without the need for significant oversight
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to address challenges of a wide variety with creativity, initiative, and resourcefulness
Maturity, ability to calmly and respectfully navigate challenging situations, and successfully meet responsibilities with professionalism
Proven ability to work as a team player and be responsive to guidance and feedback while maintaining a positive work environment
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced collaborative team, where time management and effective communication are essential
Demonstrated cultural humility and responsiveness with immigrant communities and/or other vulnerable populations, and a willingness to examine topics of power and structural oppression
Demonstrated interest in learning about strengths‑based case management and trauma‑informed health care
Familiarity with human rights and/or global health fields
Schedule Full‑time, 9am‑5pm Monday‑Friday; in‑person with the potential for 1 remote day/week (subject to change).
Location Elmhurst Hospital, 79‑01 Broadway, Annex G, 5th Floor, Queens, NY 11373
Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $28.64 - $33.1878 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
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The Libertas Center is a grant‑funded program under the Department of Emergency Medicine at Elmhurst Hospital, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a teaching hospital for the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The Libertas Center provides immigrant survivors of torture and human rights violations in the New York City area with comprehensive medical, mental health, social and legal services to help the heal, regain independence, and restore hope and humanity in their lives. We use a strengths‑based, client‑centered and trauma‑informed case management approach to provide services directly on‑site and through coordination with our partners within and outside the hospital. In addition to direct services, the Libertas Center builds capacity through education and training of medical and mental health providers, conducts research on best practices, and advocates for policies to address survivors’ needs. Our team uses its multidisciplinary expertise and an evidence‑based approach to improve the well‑being and quality of life for this vulnerable yet highly resilient population.
The Libertas Center is seeking a Program Assistant to support the implementation of a new grant, focused on specialized eligible immigrant populations including refugees and asylees. The overarching project goal is to sustainably expand access to comprehensive, culturally responsive health and wellness services, through the delivery of health education, case management, and wellness groups that promote physical, mental, and social well‑being. The position is funded through September 30, 2026, with the possibility of extension.
Responsibilities
Assist the Libertas team in ensuring that the medical, mental health, social and legal needs of immigrant survivors of human rights violations are met in a comprehensive and efficient manner
Support the implementation of new health education services and peer‑support model through coordination with key stakeholders, development and dissemination of materials, monitoring and evaluation, and overall project management
Provide administrative support to program and clinical staff
Create a welcoming, nonjudgemental environment for Libertas Center clients
Assist with tracking and maintaining program budgets
Maintain program database including entering client data
Prepare both narrative and data reports for internal use and to funding agencies
Facilitate and manage relationships with new and ongoing partner organizations
Perform other special projects or other duties as requested
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts or Science
Experience with data management and analysis
Experience with project development and management
Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite
Knowledge of and experience with communications and design platforms such as Mailchimp, Squarespace, Canva and WordPress
Experience supporting the implementation or projects in the field of human rights, global health, immigration, or human services
Fluency in Spanish, French, Bangla, or other languages a plus
Skills
Highly detail‑oriented, organized and reliably able to conduct tasks without the need for significant oversight
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to address challenges of a wide variety with creativity, initiative, and resourcefulness
Maturity, ability to calmly and respectfully navigate challenging situations, and successfully meet responsibilities with professionalism
Proven ability to work as a team player and be responsive to guidance and feedback while maintaining a positive work environment
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced collaborative team, where time management and effective communication are essential
Demonstrated cultural humility and responsiveness with immigrant communities and/or other vulnerable populations, and a willingness to examine topics of power and structural oppression
Demonstrated interest in learning about strengths‑based case management and trauma‑informed health care
Familiarity with human rights and/or global health fields
Schedule Full‑time, 9am‑5pm Monday‑Friday; in‑person with the potential for 1 remote day/week (subject to change).
Location Elmhurst Hospital, 79‑01 Broadway, Annex G, 5th Floor, Queens, NY 11373
Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $28.64 - $33.1878 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
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