New York City, NY Manhattan , NY 10010
Posted 1 week ago
APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE JOB OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR OR PERMANENT IN THE AJOS TITLE.
THIS IS A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT, WHEN A TEST BECOMES AVAILABLE IN THE ASSOCIATE JOB OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST (AJOS) TITLE, YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS THE EXAM TO REMAIN IN THE AJOS TITLE.
Customized Assistance Services (CAS) helps Human Resources Administration (HRA) clients with health and/or mental health problems reach the highest attainable level of functioning and self-sufficiency by providing comprehensive, integrated, individualized clinical and support services. CAS works with other components of HRA and with other governmental and nongovernmental service providers to create new programs and to integrate and refine existing services so the people it serves can achieve their maximum functional capacity. CAS provides clinical expertise, recommendations, and direction to HRA in the fields of health, mental health, substance abuse and vocational rehabilitation.
Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Commissioner, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent action and judgment, assists the Deputy Commissioner, ADC, Regional Manager and EUIP directors in the administration and functioning of these three CAS divisions within the Office of Homebound Outreach and Utility Intervention Services (HOUIS). These divisions ensure access to benefits and services in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations and mandates for customers who are eligible for HVN/HB JC 90 services who have case applications or undercare cases registered in Job Centers throughout NYC. HVN/HB JC 90 clients notify their JOS worker of a health or mental health condition when applying for or receiving assistance. The CAS/HVN/HB Center 90 works to help with clients who requested or have approved HVN/HB status, to reach their maximum level of self-sufficiency and overcome any barriers.
Customized Assistance Services (CAS) is seeking to recruit one (1) ASSOCIATE BENEFIT OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST III to function as the CAS REGIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE LIAISON who will:
Work Location: 109 East 16th Street NY NY 10003
Hours/Schedule: 9:00am-17:00pm (Flexible)
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
full-time satisfactory experience working directly in social/human services or a
related setting, providing either:
a) client services.
b) employment planning/counseling services which involves job development,
skills assessment, and employment placement or other economic
opportunity programming.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; plus eighteen months of full[1]time satisfactory experience working as a Benefits Opportunity Specialist; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; plus eighteen months of full[1]time satisfactory experience as described in one (1) above.
College credit from an accredited college may be substituted for this experience
on the basis of 60 semester credits for 9 months of the work experience described
above. However, all candidates must have at least 18 months of full-time
satisfactory experience working as a Benefits Opportunity Specialist or performing
social/human services work as described in one (1) above
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
New York City, NY