What are the responsibilities and job description for the RAP/LINC Renewal Worker position at NYC Administration for Children's Services?
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Under supervision of the Renewal Unit Supervisor, with some latitude for independent judgment and decision-making and in accordance with agency policies/procedures and federal/state regulations, reviews eligibility for and recommends renewal of LINC subsidies for program participants.
This new organizational area is an integral part of the mayor’s initiative in preventing and addressing homelessness and housing stability in the City of New York.
The Homelessness Prevention Administration (HPA) operates the Agency’s Living IN Communities (LINC) program. The goal of this program is to facilitate, coordinate and expedite the rapid transition of homeless families from temporary accommodations into permanent housing, as well as prevent a return to homelessness by providing comprehensive aftercare services.
HPA/RAP/LINC Program is recruiting for (2) Benefits Opportunity Specialists to function as RAP/LINC Renewal Worker who will:
mailing and all other manners of outreach to landlords and tenants.
need of assistance.
information that is critical to the renewal process.
Hours: 9am-5pm
Work Location: 109 E 16th Street, New York, NY/ 4 WTC
Minimum Qualifications
assessment, and employment placement or other economic opportunity
programming.
experience.
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.
Under supervision of the Renewal Unit Supervisor, with some latitude for independent judgment and decision-making and in accordance with agency policies/procedures and federal/state regulations, reviews eligibility for and recommends renewal of LINC subsidies for program participants.
This new organizational area is an integral part of the mayor’s initiative in preventing and addressing homelessness and housing stability in the City of New York.
The Homelessness Prevention Administration (HPA) operates the Agency’s Living IN Communities (LINC) program. The goal of this program is to facilitate, coordinate and expedite the rapid transition of homeless families from temporary accommodations into permanent housing, as well as prevent a return to homelessness by providing comprehensive aftercare services.
HPA/RAP/LINC Program is recruiting for (2) Benefits Opportunity Specialists to function as RAP/LINC Renewal Worker who will:
- Coordinate the annual renewal of LINC subsidies for subsidized tenants from the initial outreach
mailing and all other manners of outreach to landlords and tenants.
- Review renewal packets, analyzing the contents for adherence to the LINC renewal guidelines
- Coordinate the renewal re-budgeting process, including document review, budget calculation,
- Respond to questions from tenants, landlords, aftercare providers, HRA staff, and advocates
need of assistance.
- Ensure that after care referrals are made when tenants or landlords are in need of assistance
- Enter data regarding outreach, renewal, and outcomes into Agency data systems in a timely
information that is critical to the renewal process.
Hours: 9am-5pm
Work Location: 109 E 16th Street, New York, NY/ 4 WTC
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and two years of full time satisfactory experience in social/human services, call centers, customer
- Interviewing, determining eligibility for, and/or providing client benefits and
- Interviewing, determining eligibility for, and/or providing employment
assessment, and employment placement or other economic opportunity
programming.
- College credit from an accredited college may be substituted for this
experience.
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.
Salary : $54,864
