Housing Assistant
City of New York · Jamaica, New York, US
Job Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Assist in the resolution of tenancy problems; respond to complaints; colle...
Job description
Job Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Assist in the resolution of tenancy problems; respond to complaints; collect rent and rent arrears. 2. Interview residents; investigate, and verify information obtained. 3. Inform tenants of Housing Authority rules, regulations and requirements. 4. Perform income and employment verifications for the purpose of rent determination. 5. Conduct field visits for rent collection/home visits regarding housekeeping concerns/window guards/air condition surveys, etc. 6. Perform rentals and complete annual/interim reviews. 7. Perform case reviews and/or process lease renewals/contract rent changes. 8. Attend administrative hearings. 9. Make court appearances. NOTE: Assignments will be made throughout Queens & Staten Island. NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT. 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...