Bilingual Housing Assistant – Fraud & Compliance

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a Housing Assistant (Bilingual) to support NYCHA's Leased Housing Department within the Fraud and Abuse Unit. Under general supervision, you will manage caseloads, ensure HUD compliance, and apply independent judgment.

This role requires fluency in Spanish and English; you will interview tenants and landlords, recalculate rents, and prepare stipulation agreements. The position involves court testimony and liaison with the OIG and Law Department.

Qualifications

• Spanish-English bilingual proficiency required.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience interviewing tenants and landlords recommended.
• Knowledge of HUD rules and NYCHA policies preferred.

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)

Strong written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Associate degree + 1 year housing management experience

High school diploma + 3 years housing management experience

Tools

Siebel Database

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

City of New York is seeking a Housing Assistant (Bilingual) to support NYCHA's Leased Housing Department within the Fraud and Abuse Unit. Under general supervision, you will manage caseloads, ensure HUD compliance, and apply independent judgment.

This role requires fluency in Spanish and English; you will interview tenants and landlords, recalculate rents, and prepare stipulation agreements. The position involves court testimony and liaison with the OIG and Law Department.