Deputy Director, Housing-Public Benefits Initiative

1 day ago

Bronx, New York, United States Jobs at Legal Services NYC Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our Public Benefits Unit as a Deputy Director and lead our expanding Housing-Public Benefits Initiative. This is a unique opportunity to shape the direction of our Universal Access to Counsel housing-related public benefits practice and make a meaningful impact on the lives of low-income New Yorkers.

About the Team

The Public Benefits Unit is a dynamic team of advocates who work tirelessly to ensure that our clients receive the public benefits they deserve. As a Deputy Director, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive team that is committed to excellence and making a difference in the community.

About the Organization

Legal Services NYC is a leading provider of free civil legal services in New York City. We are a social justice organization that is committed to fighting poverty and seeking racial, social, and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. Our mission is to advance society's promise to its most vulnerable members: that all are entitled to equal access to our legal system.

Responsibilities
  • Supervise a team of 5-7 advocates
  • Strengthen our relationship with key community-based organizations
  • Collaborate with our Housing Unit, including the Director of Housing
  • Evaluate, assess, and reimagine our housing-related public benefits practice
  • Create and conduct a training program for public benefits advocates
Requirements
  • An attorney licensed to practice law in New York
  • Significant experience in public benefits, including command of cash public assistance, SNAP, rent subsidies, and emergency assistance grants rules, processes, and pitfalls
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and utilization of DEIB lens in the project, work, and supervision
  • Superlative communication and interpersonal skills, with an aptitude for building relationships with people across disciplines, job titles, and agencies
  • Grace, kindness, and empathy, particularly when under pressure, for our clients, team, and agency partners
  • Excellent teacher, facilitator, educator, trainer, coach, and mentor
  • Belief in our ability to create systemic change and commitment to working towards that goal
  • Consummate project management skills, including command of time management and organizational skills, staying on top of multiple projects, planning backward, anticipating obstacles, identifying and involving stakeholders appropriately, and using resources wisely
  • A demonstrated passion for social justice and a commitment to working with low-income communities and communities of color to advance equity
  • Good writing skills
  • Prior experience representing tenants in nonpayment and holdover proceedings in NYC preferred
  • Fluency or proficiency in Spanish or another language commonly spoken by NYC residents preferred
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $115,584 - $183,696, depending on years of experience. We also offer a generous benefits package, including exceptional healthcare, dental insurance, a vision plan, 21 vacation days per year (increasing to 28 days after the first year), 18 sick days per year, and a Loan Repayment Assistance Program. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

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