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Full-Time

Fheps Worker

Posted on 7/23/2024

City of New York

City of New York

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides city services and employment opportunities

Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

Located at 109 East 16th Street, New York.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Requirements
  • 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.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise FCDU staff that is responsible for the review and assessment of applications for the FHEPS housing subsidy, including in some cases payment of rent arrears and/or new apartment expenses, sent to FCDU by assigned community-based organizations (CBOs).
  • Supervise and approve the processing of FHEPS applications including the authorization of payment of clients’ rent arrears and/or new apartment expenses in a timely manner.
  • Provide second level review of FHEPS applications completed/processed by AJOS I.
  • Monitor the progress of work assignments to ensure timely delivery of services to client in order to prevent their eviction; monitor time and leave of AJOS I staff in the program.
  • Review and audit selected records, including computerized records, to ensure that the information contained is accurate, complete and supported by appropriate documents and in compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.
  • Review, compile, and analyze activity reports submitted by the teams. Prepare management reports.
  • Investigate and respond timely to inquiries from DHS, Community Based Organizations, legal services and other authorized FHEPS providers.
  • Prepare, distribute, and maintain a control system for subordinate staff work assignments.

Working for the City of New York offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful public service that directly impacts the lives of over 8 million residents. With a diverse range of career paths across more than 40 agencies, employees can contribute to vital areas such as public health, urban planning, and technology development. The city's commitment to competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of inclusion fosters an environment where talented individuals can thrive while shaping the future of one of the world's most iconic cities.

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