Bilingual Housing Assistant — Fraud & Compliance

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Deferred compensation

Pension plan

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is listing a Housing Assistant for NYCHA’s Leased Housing Department. The role involves administering housing management tasks, ensuring compliance with HUD regulations and NYCHA procedures.

The position requires fluent Spanish for client communication and a proficiency test. The incumbent will interview tenants and landlords, recalculate rent shares, prepare stipulation payment agreements, and may initiate termination actions.

Qualifications

• Bilingual ability in Spanish and English required.
• Strong communication skills in both languages, written and verbal.
• Experience in housing management or related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of HUD regulations, NYCHA policies or similar programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interview tenants and landlords for potential fraud investigations.
• Recalculate tenant rent shares for unreported income.
• Prepare tenant stipulation payment agreements for monies owed to NYCHA.
• Commence termination action for noncompliance/fraud related activities.
• Testify in court and NYCHA hearings with the Law Department.
• Liaison with NYCHA OIG and Law Department.
• Prepare monthly fraud productivity reports for Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish-English)

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Associate degree / 60 credits + 1 year housing experience

High school diploma + 3 years housing experience

Job description

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is listing a Housing Assistant for NYCHA’s Leased Housing Department. The role involves administering housing management tasks, ensuring compliance with HUD regulations and NYCHA procedures.

The position requires fluent Spanish for client communication and a proficiency test. The incumbent will interview tenants and landlords, recalculate rent shares, prepare stipulation payment agreements, and may initiate termination actions.