Additionally, HQE Specialists will perform similar duties and responsibilities to ensure participant cases are accurately screened and reviewed for completeness and in compliance with Federal HUD Rules and Regulations.
Your Role:
Performs research, maintains records and generates reports
Works closely with field staff to ensure apartment inspections are complete and data is accurately maintained
Coordinates with tenants for inspection of apartments to ensure access is confirmed.
Prepares, compiles, and maintains files and/or retrieves clients' records.
Reviews and assigns field inspection routes and communicates with inspectors for completeness.
Works with HPD Info and Section 8 Elite Programs
Works on various reports and makes recommendations to Unit Director to improve report functions
Attends mandatory trainings
Answers and routes incoming calls utilizing the NEC UC for Business telephone system.
Assists callers in identifying needs and if necessary, assigns to appropriate party.
May assist with drafting written responses to inquiries from Tenant, Landlords or Management Agencies
Coordinates large mailings, makes copies, keeps electronic folders, and manages paper filing systems.
Retrieves information from Elite Section 8 System to provide accurate response.
Works closely with Coordinator/Team Leader to ensure work is running smoothly.
May be required to work evenings and weekends.
Preferred Skills:
Excellent Communication Skills (both orally and in writing)
Strong Customer Service Focus
Computer Proficiency
Bilingual a Plus
Section 8 or other Rental Subsidy experience a Plus
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057
Qualification Requirements
High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
About the Agency:
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city's neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love.
- We maintain building and resident safety and health
- We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability
- We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity.
Your Team:
The Division of Budget and Program Operations (BPO) within the Office of Housing Access and Stability provides support services to the Division of Housing Opportunity, Division of Tenant and Owner Resources, the Division of Housing Stability, and the Division of Policy and Program Innovation. BPO assists with monitoring and supporting program budgeting and planning, including both staffing and procurement support. The Division also manage the Housing Quality Enforcement and related inspection functions for the Office. In addition, the BPO team coordinates technology initiatives and analytics across the Office in coordination with key technology stakeholders across the agency, providing support on key systems to internal and external stakeholders.
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