Deputy Director, Rental Assistance Unit

1 week ago


New York, New York, United States City of New York Full time
Job Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Director to lead the Rental Assistance Unit (RAU) in the City of New York. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the unit's operations, analyzing data, and making strategic decisions to improve program effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and authorize exceptions to policy for emergency housing assistance requests
  • Authorize payments for cases submitted by legal providers
  • Analyze statistical reports and payment requests for the Summer/Day Camp Program
  • Determine and analyze data to be matched against benefits issued by income Support/Job Centers
  • Serve as an ombudsman between the Office of Homelessness Prevention and community advocates, Housing Court judges, City and elected officials
  • Update operating guidelines based on changing program needs, policies, and staffing requirements
  • Participate in operational meetings with the Director, staff, and related agencies
  • Train staff on new directives and initiatives
  • Create documents and statistical reports
  • Provide evaluation of standard agency forms and recommend changes

Qualifications:

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, plus four years of satisfactory full-time experience performing work related to providing employment-related services or economic support services to persons in need
  • At least eighteen months of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity

About the City of New York: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.



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