New York City, NY Manhattan , NY 10010
Posted 1 week ago
The Homelessness Prevention Administration (HPA) works to keep New Yorkers in their homes. HPA works with the Department of Homeless Services (DHS), the NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) and many other organizations and City agencies to assist families and individuals in need in obtaining and maintaining stable, affordable housing.
This new organizational area is an integral part of the mayor's initiative in preventing and addressing homelessness and housing stability in the City of New York; the Human Resources Administration is pooling it resources to lead in the City's effort. The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) is a Homelessness Prevention Administration (HPA) program that operates the Agency's CityFHEPS program. The goal of this program is to facilitate, coordinate and expedite the rapid transition of homeless families from temporary accommodations into permanent housing, as well as prevent a return to homelessness by providing comprehensive aftercare services. In addition, the Unit manages the ongoing payment and administration of rental assistance subsidy programs.
HPA/ Rental Assistance Program (RAP) is recruiting for two (2) Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist 01 to function as a as a RAP Renewal Unit Supervisor, who will:
Minimum Qualifications
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-time satisfactory experience working as a Benefits Opportunity Specialist; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; plus eighteen months of full-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