Housing Assistant

Job Description

Reporting to the Project Based Contract Management Manager, the Housing assistant serves as the liaison for Leased Housing’s Section 8 Project Based Voucher (PBV) and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) programs with direct responsibility for:

1. On a daily basis, report to assign PACT/Trust developments to assist with Section 8 Program related activities.
2. Confirm on site vacancies and HQS readiness with property management (PACT and Trust).
3. Assist PACT/Trust development staff and section tenants with Section 8 inquiries, when needed.
4. Provide property management staff Section 8 training.
5. Establishing effective working relationships with internal units and outside agencies.
6. Analyze and prepare monthly PBV status reports for the LHD Senior Director.
7. Promote positive customer service experience by assisting residents and staff with questions and service needs in a courteous and efficient manner.
8. Provide daily reports on site visits and follow up actions for LHD.
9. Other duties as required by the Project Based Management Unit for PACT and Trust Developments.

Note: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Housing Assistant to be considered.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information:
1. INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE.
2. For NYCHA employees: this position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis only. It is not open as a promotional opportunity.
3. NYCHA employees applying for transfer opportunity must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
4. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

HOUSING ASSISTANT (HA) - 80201

Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or

An associate degree or sixty semester credits from an accredited college and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in housing management at a development or developments containing at least 150 apartments, performing any one or a combination of the following duties: interviewing applicants; determining eligibility; gathering and evaluating information to resolve complaints; collecting rents; and/or resolving tenant-related problems; or

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and three years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in “1” above; or

A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience as described in "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate college credit may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of satisfactory full-time experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent.

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.