Neighborhood & Community Services
Housing Services Advocate (NY HELPS Program)
Pay Rate:
Pay Frequency:
$56,680 - $81,120
Annually
As our next Housing Services Associate, you'll provide education and training to tenants and landlords on housing policies, rights and responsibilities, code violations, legal procedures, and city services, as well as build and maintain relationships with many different groups of stakeholders across Albany and help advise City Hall on housing-related policy and resources.
Don't miss this chance to make an impact on our City that your community will see for years to come!
Department:
Neighborhood & Community Services
Job Type:
Location:
Full Time
Albany, NY
Residency Required Within 180 Days of Hire:
Yes
Requirements
*These are the minimum qualifications necessary by law to be considered for this position. If you do not have the needed experience or equivalent experience required for this role, kindly consider applying for another position with us.
Master degree or higher / Bachelor degree + 1 year of experience / Associate degree + 3 years or experience / High School Diploma + 5 years in law, education, social work, public health, public policy, or related field
Working knowledge of law and/or education practices and/or social work and/or public health
Ability to self-manage and think creatively about work processes
Ability to express ideas clearly in oral and written form
Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials and members of the public
Good communication skills