RAP UNIT SUPERVISOR

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Social Services is seeking a RAP UNIT SUPERVISOR to oversee Job Opportunities Specialists and manage the Rental Assistance Unit Subsidy Programs. This role involves supervising eligibility verification, issuing payments, and ensuring compliance with program requirements. Candidates should have relevant experience in social services and strong supervisory skills.

Benefits

Eligibility for the 55-a Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

NYC residency requirements

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience or 18 months as a Benefits Opportunity Specialist.
• Experience in social/human services work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervising Job Opportunities Specialists in verifying eligibility for Rental Assistance.
• Issuing check requests and approving lease signings.
• Ensuring timely payments to landlords.

Skills

Supervision

Eligibility Verification

Data Review

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma

Baccalaureate degree

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Responsibilities include:

1. Supervising Job Opportunities Specialists in verifying eligibility for Rental Assistance Unit Subsidy Programs.
2. Issuing check requests for broker and landlord payments.
3. Approving lease signings, providing keys and signed leases, and troubleshooting issues.
4. Ensuring timely payments to landlords and overseeing subsidy renewals.
5. Reviewing tenant data entries across various databases and recommending transfer requests.
6. Addressing requests from landlords, tenants, and community advocates.

Hours: 9 am to 5 pm

Locations: 3 vacancies at 4WTC, 150 Greenwich Street, NY, NY; 1 vacancy at 109E 16th Street

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience, or
• Baccalaureate degree plus 18 months of full-time experience as a Benefits Opportunity Specialist or related social/human services work.

Additional details include eligibility for the 55-a Program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and NYC residency requirements.