HOMEBASE CONSULTANT
City of New York · New York City, New York, US
Job Description YOU MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ASSOCIATE BENEFITS OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST TITLE The Homelessness Prevention Administration (HPA) works to keep N...
Job description
Job Description YOU MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ASSOCIATE BENEFITS OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST TITLE: The Homelessness Prevention Administration (HPA) works to keep New Yorkers in their homes. HPA works with the Department of Homeless Services (DHS), the NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) and many other organizations and City agencies to assist families and individuals in need in obtaining and maintaining stable, affordable housing. HomeBase is a homelessness prevention program, funded by the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and administered by Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in high-need neighborhoods. The CBOs provide casework services and also help individuals and families locate existing community-based resources such as job training, childcare, and anti-eviction legal services. HPA is recruiting for two (2) Associate Benefit Opportunity Specialist II to function as Homebase Consultants in HPA / RAU Homebase location, who will: applicants/participants to determine eligibility for emergency housing assistance in coordination with applications filed at the HomeBase providers’ sites. assistance and verify the information utilizing Welfare Management System (WMS). - Revi...