New York City, NY Manhattan , NY 10010
Posted 6 days ago
APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ASSOCIATE BENEFITS OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE
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. HPA/HHSI Rental Assistance Unit evaluates housing related requests referred by Benefits Access Centers (BAC), Legal Aid, Legal Services and other Community Based organizations and make determinations on such requests.
Under the direction of the Deputy Director of the Rental Assistance Unit, responsible for supervising Rental Assistance Unit Case Consultant assigned to Central Office, with latitude for independent judgement, initiative and decision-making, the Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist level III (ABOS III) is responsible for managing daily activities of the Rental Assistance Unit Case Consultants/ABOS II.
HPA/ RAU is recruiting for two (2) Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist III to work in RAU Central Office, who will:
arrears requests, mortgage and property tax arrears, requests for emergency rental assistance on behalf of
cash assistance participants, and requests related to moving grants and new apartment expenses.
cases referred to the Rental Assistance Unit for evaluation and approval of grants.
and processes.
properly administered.
Services/Initiatives
interpretation and implementation of agency policies.
Hours:
9:30am-5:30pm, 10am-6pm
Work Location:
109 East 16th Street 6th floor
Minimum Qualifications
1.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and three years of
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.
2.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; plus eighteen months of full time satisfactory experience working as a Benefits Opportunity Specialist; or
3.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; plus eighteen months of full time satisfactory experience as described in one (1) above.
4.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