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.
Additional Information
1. This vacancy is for a title which is normally filled through the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS). However, employees applying to this location via the Automated. Transfer List System
(ATLS) must reapply to this vacancy posting to be considered for this position.
2. This position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis and as a promotional opportunity.
3. Employees applying for transfer opportunity must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
4. NYCHA has no residency requirements.
NOTE: Assignments will be made throughout the borough.
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 under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
HOUSING ASSISTANT (HA) - 80201