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New York City | Administration & Human Resources lists this FHEPS UNIT SUPERVISOR opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
FHEPS Unit SupervisorThe Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible. The Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (FHEPS) housing subsidy program assists families with children, and survivors of domestic violence at risk of entering or remaining in the shelter system, to maintain and/or secure permanent housing by issuing them a rental supplement in addition to their Cash Assistance (CA) shelter allowance. FHEPS Centralized Determination Unit (FDCU) will perform eligibility determinations for all FHEPS applications referred by contracted or Legal Aid/Services, HRA's Benefits Access Center (BAC), Department of Homeless Services (FHEPS moves from shelter), HRA's Office of Domestic Violence Services (FHEPS moves from shelter) and finally Homebase for moves/transfers in the community. The Homelessness Prevention Administration (HPA)/FHEPS Centralized Determination Unit (FCDU) is recruiting for one (1) Associate Benefits Opportunity Specialist I, to function as a FHEPS Supervisor, who will:Supervise FCDU staff that is responsible for the review and assessment of applications for the FHEPS housing subsidy, including in some cases payment of rent arrears and/or new apartment expenses, sent to FCDU by assigned community-based organizations (CBOs).Supervise and approve the processing of FHEPS applications including the authorization of payment of clients' rent arrears and/or new apartment expenses in a timely manner.Liaise with Benefits Access Centers (BACs) to ensure case actions are barriers or prevent the unit from approving FHEPS application are completed.Monitor the progress of work assignments to ensure timely delivery of services to client to prevent their eviction.Prepare, distribute, and maintain a control system for subordinate staff work assignments.Responsible for time and leave for subordinate staff.Possess a strong understanding of various databases, including the Paperless Office System (POS), HRA One Viewer, Welfare Management System (WMS), NYCWAY, and Cash Assistance eligibility to include budgeting.Hours/Shift: 10am-6pmJob ID: Posted until: 11/23/2026Title code: 56316Civil service title: ASSOCIATE BENEFITS OPPORTUNITYTitle classification: Competitive-1Business title: FHEPS UNIT SUPERVISORExperienced (non-manager)Work location: 109 E 16Th St., N.Y.Administration & Human Resources
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new york, NY, 10003, US
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