What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Specialist position at NYC Department of Social Services?
The Office of the Bronx County Public Administrator administers estates of persons who died while residents of Bronx County. The Intake Specialist is responsible for communicating with the public as well as entities such as the police department, the morgue, nursing homes and hospitals, to begin the process of administering the estate of the decedent. The Intake Specialist is the office receptionist, who answers all office calls and routes them to the appropriate party. In addition, the Intake Specialist must speak with informants to explain the responsibilities of the office, and to obtain sufficient information about a decedent, to commence an administration proceeding. This process requires strong communication skills both written and oral, strong multi-tasking skills, filing skills, organization skills and strong computer skills, Microsoft Office. Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
Bilingual, English and Spanish preferred.
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
City Residency is 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Bilingual, English and Spanish preferred.
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
City Residency is 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.
