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OPERATIONS DIRECTOR, ASYLUM APPLICATION HELP CENTER
- HRA / DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
- Full-Time
- Location : MANHATTAN
- No Exam Required
- Department : HHS Connect-NM
- Salary Range : $90,000.00 – $120,000.00
Job Description
The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is leading New York City’s response to, and service provision for, the influx of asylum seekers. New York City’s response is unique throughout the nation and includes complex services for asylum seekers, including but not limited to : legal supports, advocacy, shelter, education, workforce training, clothing and food donations, and collaboration with faith-based and community-based organizations.
OASO coordinates between agencies, makes sure that agencies have the resources they need, and manages the City’s advocacy to the state and federal governments. OASO also leads strategic planning for the City’s response, including long-term planning and policy drafting.
Asylum Application Help Center : In June 2023, OASO opened the Asylum Application Help Center (AAHC) at the Red Cross in Midtown. Under the direction of City managers, the AAHC supports hundreds of asylum seekers per week with immediate, high-quality assistance preparing and submitting applications for asylum pro se. The AAHC does not offer full representation.
Interested asylum seekers are scheduled for one-on-one appointments at the application help center, where trained application assistants work with the applicant to answer questions. Experienced immigration lawyers are on site to supervise application assistants and provide guidance; interpreters are on site to provide in-person language assistance.
The Operations Director at the AAHC, reporting to the AAHC Executive Director, will serve as the on-site lead on all operational matters.
Work Shift / Hours : Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Work Location : 22 Reade Street, NY, NY
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree and two (2) years of responsible full-time paid experience in one or more of the fields of : information technology, methods analysis, operations research, systems analysis, financial administration, cost effectiveness, or fiscal and economic program or design evaluation; or
2. A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience. However, all candidates must possess at least one year of the experience as described under “1”.
Preferred Skills
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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
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Salary : $90,000 - $120,000
