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NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

Coordinator for the Division of Tenant & Owner Resources

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development, New York, New York, us, 10261

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This role focuses on coordinating housing subsidy programs, ensuring compliance, and representing the division in court and community settings.

About HPD, The Office Of Housing Access And Stability The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to promote quality and affordability in the city’s housing and to strengthen neighborhoods, because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love. HPD is entrusted with fulfilling these objectives through the goals and strategies of

Housing Our Neighbors , a blueprint for housing and homelessness, Mayor Adams’ comprehensive housing framework. HPD is committed to reducing administrative and regulatory barriers and making investments to tackle New York City’s complex housing crisis, addressing homelessness and housing instability, promoting economic stability and mobility, increasing homeownership opportunities, improving health and safety, and supporting equitable growth. The Office of Housing Access and Stability (“HAS”) consists of the divisions of Housing Opportunity, Tenant and Owner Resources, Housing Stability, Budget and Program Operations, and Program Policy and Innovation. The mission of the office is to ensure fair, efficient, and transparent access to affordable housing. The Office provides subsidies, placement services, and tools that connect New Yorkers to affordable housing and ensures vulnerable households in subsidized housing have the support they need to be safely housed.

Your Impact The coordinator for the Legal Support Unit (LSU) in the Division of Tenant and Owner Resources reports directly to the Director of the Legal Support Unit. The coordinator supervises and coordinates the work of court liaisons that respond to housing court subpoenas and inquiries. The role may appear in housing court, meet with tenants, owners, attorneys, advocates, judges, management firms, and related parties to provide information and documentation concerning HPD HAS rental subsidy program rules, regulations and policies. The coordinator ensures court liaisons respond and appear in court timely, provides accurate and clear information, prepares records for FOIL requests, monitors the LSU court calendar, telephone hotlines and email accounts, runs reports to monitor productivity, reviews power of attorneys, and works with other city agencies.

Responsibilities

Work independently and manage own workload

Train, manage and ensure staff compliance with HPD rent subsidy administrative plans, policies, federal regulations

Public communication with owners, tenants, attorneys, advocates, community leaders and governmental entities

Supervise staff, approve timesheets, conduct performance appraisals, provide feedback, and handle disciplinary actions per HPD policies

Provide guidance to staff reviewing cases, including application screenings, eligibility determinations, HAP contract preparation, client briefings, rent calculations, filings, reexaminations, and client transfers

Analyze complex cases, document findings, communicate results, and ensure adherence to procedures

Review legal and financial documents

Lead special projects and initiatives as determined by management

Assist with document transfers and verification for NY Supreme Court submissions

Conduct conferences with tenants and advocates for cases settled through litigation

Work with senior management to implement best practice operations

Attend meetings, conferences and trainings as required

Represent the division at community events and workshops

Work evenings and weekends as necessary

Preferred Skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Computer proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and HPD databases (SMS, Emphays ELITE, DDMS)

Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Experience appearing in NYC housing court and responding to subpoenas regarding HPD rental subsidy programs

Experience responding to inquiries from advocates, attorneys, judges, tenants and property owners

Knowledge of NY eCourts and NYSEF for court case information

Knowledge of HPD rental subsidy programs or Section 8 subsidy preferred

Bilingual a plus

A NYS driver’s license preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree and two years of community work related to duties, or

High school graduation and six years of community work related to duties, or

Equivalent education/experience as above; all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in (1)

Additional Information Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Prospective employees may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance. Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment, with some extensions for certain titles.

EEO Statement The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to a workforce free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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