HOUSING COURT COORDINATOR

Job Description

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ASSOCIATE BENEFITS OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE

The Homelessness Prevention Administration (HPA) works to keep New Yorkers in their homes. HPA works with the Department of Homeless Services (DHS), the NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) and many other organizations and City agencies to assist families and individuals in need in obtaining and maintaining stable, affordable housing.

Under the direction of the Deputy Director, with latitude to exercise independent judgement and initiative, the Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist III will function as Legal Services Payment Coordinator / Housing Court Coordinator who will authorize and process payments for Legal Services and rent payments with the centrally based Rental Assistance Unit. The Housing Court Coordinator will supervise consultants in the payment process to Legal Services and the negotiation process with landlords, attorneys, and judges...