Pc Bank Facilitator - Manhattan, United States - NYC Careers

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PC BANK FACILITATOR:

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PC BANK FACILITATOR:

Agency: HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Posted on: 06/14/2024

Job type: Fulltime

Location

MANHATTAN

Title Classification: Exam may be required

Department

Outreach Rehous & Land Mgt NM

Salary range: $53, $77, YOU MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE JOB OPPORTUNITY SPECIALIST TITLE FOR AT
LEAST ONE YEAR. THIS IS A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT, WHEN A TEST
BECOMES AVAILABLE IN THE ASSOCIATE JOB OPPORTUNITY
SPECIALIST (AJOS) TITLE, YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS THE EXAM TO
REMAIN IN THE AJOS TITLE.
Under the executive direction of the Deputy Commissioner, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent decision and action, the Assistant Deputy Commissioner plans, develops and implements initiatives focusing on socioeconomic issues such as homelessness and housing stability. The Assistant Deputy Commissioner also sets and instills a high standard of customer service and commitment to homelessness prevention throughout the unit staff.
HPA is recruiting for three (3) Benefits Opportunity Specialists to function as PC Bank Administrators, who will:
Complete legal pre-screen and refer client to on-site legal services when determined necessary and eligible.
Interview applicants and assess eligibility for immediate needs grants (food and nonfood); for employability and eligibility for public assistance, SNAP and Medicaid; Manage all aspects of the case, including establishing ongoing eligibility in POS, WMS/NYCWAY and other internal HRA systems.
Interview and determine housing needs of tenants at risk of homelessness or already homeless reporting to the Housing Court. Develop antieviction/housing plans of intervention for referred participants in POS, WMS/NYCWAY and other internal HRA systems as necessary.
Describe the various services provided by the Agency, as well as the rules and regulations governing the acceptance for the continuance of public assistance and other services; elicits answers and questions in general.
Verify information impacting participants'/clients' eligibility status, including, but not limited to making computer generated clearances in POS, WMS/NYCWAY and other internal HRA systems.
Forward eligibility determination and budget calculations to supervisor for approval in POS, WMS/NYCWAY and other internal HRA systems.

Help Clients:

Create ACCESS HRA Accounts
Submit requests for assistance with an emergency or immediate need related to arrears.
Make changes to their case, such as updating income or household size.
Conduct initial eligibility interview for client who are unable to navigate Access HRA independent.
Receive important reminders and updates, among other features.
Complete legal pre-screen and refer client to on-site legal services when determined necessary and eligible.
Interview applicants and assess eligibility for immediate needs grants (food and nonfood); for employability and eligibility for public assistance, SNAP, and Medicaid; Manage all aspects of the case, including establishing ongoing eligibility in POS, WMS/NYCWAY and other internal HRA systems.
Interview and determine housing needs of tenants at risk of homelessness or already homeless reporting to the Housing Court. Develop antieviction/housing plans of intervention for referred participants in POS, WMS/NYCWAY and other internal HRA systems as necessary.
Describe the various services provided by the Agency, as well as the rules and regulations governing the acceptance for the continuance of public assistance and other services; elicits answers and questions in general.
Verify information impacting participants'/clients' eligibility status, including, but not limited to making computer generated clearances in POS, WMS/NYCWAY and other internal HRA systems.
Forward eligibility determination and budget calculations to supervisor for approval in POS, WMS/NYCWAY and other internal HRA systems.

Hours: 9am-5pm

Work Location: 109 East 16th street, NY, NY 10003Minimum Qualifications1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and three years of
full-time satisfactory experience working directly in social/human services or a

related setting, providing either:
a) client services.
b) employment planning/counseling services which involves job development,
skills assessment, and employment placement or other economic
opportunity programming.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; plus eighteen months of full[1]time satisfactory experience working as a Benefits Opportunity Specialist; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; plus eighteen months of full[1]time satisfactory experience as described in one (1) above.
College credit from an accredited college may be substituted for this experience

on the basis of 60 semester credits for 9 months of the work experience described
satisfactory experience working as a Benefits Opportunity Specialist or performing