Housing Specialist 1 or Trainee 1 or 2 (NY HELPS)
NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance, Albany, NY, United States
Overview
Position in the Bureau of Housing and Support Services, within the Division of Housing and Refugees Services. The selected candidate(s) will serve as a program manager for the Community Engagement and/or Services Programs Units.
Responsibilities
Assist in development activities for the creation and preservation of emergency shelters, transitional facilities and permanent housing projects funded through the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP).
Review applications for funding opportunities and make funding recommendations.
Develop contracts and review and authorize payments.
Coordinate with other government partners and other divisions within OTDA, as necessary.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings.
Monitor grantees – conduct site visits, analyze service delivery plans and review files.
Monitor HHAP buildings for health and safety and other physical plant compliance.
Prepare written reports summarizing results of monitoring.
Provide guidance, technical assistance and training to grantees and/or potential grantees, and other stakeholders.
Statewide travel.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
NY HELPS program – position may transition from non‑competitive to competitive status over time.
Non‑competitive Qualifications
Full Performance Level: Six years of experience assisting homeless, low income, or special needs individuals or families in obtaining housing, education, employment, shelter, counseling, or other supportive services and planning, development, financing, or administration of housing or housing programs.
Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree for four years; a master’s for five years; a doctorate for six years.
Trainee 1: Four years of experience assisting homeless, low income, or special needs individuals or families in obtaining housing, education, employment, shelter, counseling, or other supportive services and planning, development, financing, or administration of housing or housing programs.
Trainee 2: Five years of experience assisting homeless, low income, or special needs individuals or families in obtaining housing, education, employment, shelter, counseling, or other supportive services and planning, development, financing, or administration of housing or housing programs.
Competitive Qualifications
Eligible for a lateral transfer or transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Eligible for 55B/C appointment; candidates must be enrolled in the Civil Service 55B/C program and possess a bachelor’s degree or higher. For appointment to the Housing Specialist 1, G‑18, candidates must also meet the qualifications listed above.
Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.
Conditions of Employment Full‑time, permanent or contingent permanent appointments will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for these positions. Non‑specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.
Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.
Salary for Trainee 1 starts at $53,764. Salary for Trainee 2 starts at $59,994.
Application Interested applicants, please send an email with your resume to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #26‑042. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.
Commitment to Diversity NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. In alignment with New York State’s Executive Orders 187 and 31, OTDA is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering an inclusive workplace.
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Responsibilities
Assist in development activities for the creation and preservation of emergency shelters, transitional facilities and permanent housing projects funded through the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP).
Review applications for funding opportunities and make funding recommendations.
Develop contracts and review and authorize payments.
Coordinate with other government partners and other divisions within OTDA, as necessary.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings.
Monitor grantees – conduct site visits, analyze service delivery plans and review files.
Monitor HHAP buildings for health and safety and other physical plant compliance.
Prepare written reports summarizing results of monitoring.
Provide guidance, technical assistance and training to grantees and/or potential grantees, and other stakeholders.
Statewide travel.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
NY HELPS program – position may transition from non‑competitive to competitive status over time.
Non‑competitive Qualifications
Full Performance Level: Six years of experience assisting homeless, low income, or special needs individuals or families in obtaining housing, education, employment, shelter, counseling, or other supportive services and planning, development, financing, or administration of housing or housing programs.
Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree for four years; a master’s for five years; a doctorate for six years.
Trainee 1: Four years of experience assisting homeless, low income, or special needs individuals or families in obtaining housing, education, employment, shelter, counseling, or other supportive services and planning, development, financing, or administration of housing or housing programs.
Trainee 2: Five years of experience assisting homeless, low income, or special needs individuals or families in obtaining housing, education, employment, shelter, counseling, or other supportive services and planning, development, financing, or administration of housing or housing programs.
Competitive Qualifications
Eligible for a lateral transfer or transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Eligible for 55B/C appointment; candidates must be enrolled in the Civil Service 55B/C program and possess a bachelor’s degree or higher. For appointment to the Housing Specialist 1, G‑18, candidates must also meet the qualifications listed above.
Reachable on the appropriate eligible list in Albany.
Conditions of Employment Full‑time, permanent or contingent permanent appointments will be made. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for these positions. Non‑specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.
Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.
Salary for Trainee 1 starts at $53,764. Salary for Trainee 2 starts at $59,994.
Application Interested applicants, please send an email with your resume to jobpostings@otda.ny.gov and reference posting #26‑042. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.
Commitment to Diversity NYS OTDA seeks to promote a diverse workforce that is a representation of the various cultures, voices, backgrounds, ideas, and talents of the citizens and communities that we serve. In alignment with New York State’s Executive Orders 187 and 31, OTDA is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering an inclusive workplace.
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