StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

TitleHomeless Services Representative 1 or Trainee 1

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $55494 to $70566 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 75%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address Division of Shelter Oversight and Compliance

317 Lenox Ave.

City Harlem

StateNY

Zip Code10027

Minimum Qualifications Homeless Services Representative 1, Grade 18:
Eligible for lateral or 70.1 transfer by having one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in an appropriate title;

For a complete listing of titles, please click on the following link: 70.1 transferable titles

OR

Homeless Services Representative Trainee 1, NS:
Eligible for a lateral transfer, or a 70.1 transfer, by having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.

For a complete listing of titles, please click on the following link: 70.1 transferable titles

OR

Homeless Services Representative 1/Homeless Services Representative Trainee 1, NS:
Candidates must be reachable on an appropriate eligible list for Homeless Services Representative 1 or the Professional Careers Opportunity (PCO) eligible list in Harlem. Candidates who are currently on an appropriate eligible list for the Homeless Services Representative 1 or the PCO in Harlem need not submit an application for this posting unless they are applying directly as a result of the transfer qualifications listed above.

Duties Description Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct inspections in single adult and family shelters certified by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to ascertain compliance with applicable regulations. These inspections consist of thorough reviews of the physical plant including health, sanitation and safety standards, and review of programmatic requirements such as resident rights and services, admission/discharge policies, staffing, food service, child care, recreation, and record management;

• Review inspection reports of uncertified shelters submitted by local social services districts and conduct follow-up inspections, when required by regulations;

• Prepare written reports and findings regarding all inspections;

• Investigate complaints and conduct follow-up inspections where warranted;

• Provide technical assistance to shelter operators;

• Review and approve shelter operational plans;

• Review and approve applications and reapplications for shelter certification;

• Participate in the development of new and revised shelter regulations and homeless policies;

• Assist in the review of operational budgets and the development of shelter per diem rates.

Additional Comments A full-time, permanent appointment will be made. 75% travel is required. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.

Salary for Trainee 1 is $42,143.

Position includes $3026.00 in location pay.
***Candidates should reference posting #17-070 when submitting your application.*** If submitting electronically, please reference posting #17-070 as part of your subject line.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone (518) 402-3991

Fax (518) 474-9374

Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.

You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.

Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.

In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Development in Albany at (518) 473-8555 or in New York City at (212) 961-8216.