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Housing Assistant (Bilingual) - Spanish

City of New York
Location
New York, NY
Compensation
$45,435 - $73,638 / year
Employment type

How to apply

Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.

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Job description

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Housing Manager, the Housing Assistant will perform work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility related to the administration and management of NYCHA’s Leased Housing Department within the Fraud and Abuse Unit. The Housing Assistant will exercise independent judgment and decision making while managing assigned caseloads and ensuring compliance with HUD regulations, NYCHA policy, and program procedures.

This bilingual position requires the ability to conduct business in both Spanish and English. The selected candidate must effectively communicate verbally and in writing in Spanish with clients who have limited English proficiency, as well as in English with clients who speak English.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Interview tenants and landlords for potential fraud investigations.
  • Recalculate tenant rent shares for unreported income.
  • Prepare tenant stipulation payment agreements for monies owed to NYCHA.
  • Commence termination action for noncompliance/fraud related activities.
  • Testify in court and NYCHA hearings with the Law Department.
  • Liaison with NYCHA OIG and Law Department.
  • Prepare monthly fraud productivity reports for Director.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: This position requires a candidate fluent in Spanish. Candidates must pass an oral Spanish proficiency test.

Note:

If This Appointment Is Made On a Provisional/Temporary Basis

PURSUANT TO §65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below: https://bit.ly/55aProgram Additional Information:

  • For NYCHA employees: this position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis and as a promotional opportunity.
  • For NYCHA employees: this vacancy is for a title which is normally filled through the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS). However, employees applying to this location via the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS) must reapply to this vacancy posting to be considered for this position.
  • Employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).

Nycha

provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or An associate degree or sixty semester credits from an accredited college and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in housing management at a development or developments containing at least 150 apartments, performing any one or a combination of the following duties: interviewing applicants; determining eligibility; gathering and evaluating information to resolve complaints; collecting rents; and/or resolving tenant-related problems; or A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and three years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in “1” above; or A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience as described in ""1"" or ""2"" above. Undergraduate college credit may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of satisfactory full-time experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent.

Foreign Language Requirement Oral proficiency in a foreign language required by New York City's Housing Authority. Such proficiency must be demonstrated by passing an oral test.

Preferred Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program and related compliance functions and Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") rules and regulations.
  • Extensive knowledge of Siebel Database; proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Power Point, Outlook and other database systems.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, residents, community service agencies, and the public; manage multiple priorities and demands; analyze situations and identify problems and offer solutions. Ability to interface with all levels of staff and external customers.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.

Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

Additional Information

  • For NYCHA employees: this position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis and as a promotional opportunity.
  • For NYCHA employees: this vacancy is for a title which is normally filled through the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS). However, employees applying to this location via the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS) must reapply to this vacancy posting to be considered for this position.
  • Employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).

Nycha

provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System

About employer

The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.

Full-time
Date posted
Oct 06, 2026
New York, NY

How to apply

Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.

Need a resume for this application?

Tailor your resume for this job

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Housing Manager, the Housing Assistant will perform work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility related to the administration and management of NYCHA’s Leased Housing Department within the Fraud and Abuse Unit. The Housing Assistant will exercise independent judgment and decision making while managing assigned caseloads and ensuring compliance with HUD regulations, NYCHA policy, and program procedures.

This bilingual position requires the ability to conduct business in both Spanish and English. The selected candidate must effectively communicate verbally and in writing in Spanish with clients who have limited English proficiency, as well as in English with clients who speak English.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Interview tenants and landlords for potential fraud investigations.
  • Recalculate tenant rent shares for unreported income.
  • Prepare tenant stipulation payment agreements for monies owed to NYCHA.
  • Commence termination action for noncompliance/fraud related activities.
  • Testify in court and NYCHA hearings with the Law Department.
  • Liaison with NYCHA OIG and Law Department.
  • Prepare monthly fraud productivity reports for Director.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: This position requires a candidate fluent in Spanish. Candidates must pass an oral Spanish proficiency test.

Note:

If This Appointment Is Made On a Provisional/Temporary Basis

PURSUANT TO §65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below: https://bit.ly/55aProgram Additional Information:

  • For NYCHA employees: this position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis and as a promotional opportunity.
  • For NYCHA employees: this vacancy is for a title which is normally filled through the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS). However, employees applying to this location via the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS) must reapply to this vacancy posting to be considered for this position.
  • Employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).

Nycha

provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or An associate degree or sixty semester credits from an accredited college and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in housing management at a development or developments containing at least 150 apartments, performing any one or a combination of the following duties: interviewing applicants; determining eligibility; gathering and evaluating information to resolve complaints; collecting rents; and/or resolving tenant-related problems; or A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and three years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in “1” above; or A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience as described in ""1"" or ""2"" above. Undergraduate college credit may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of satisfactory full-time experience. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent.

Foreign Language Requirement Oral proficiency in a foreign language required by New York City's Housing Authority. Such proficiency must be demonstrated by passing an oral test.

Preferred Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program and related compliance functions and Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") rules and regulations.
  • Extensive knowledge of Siebel Database; proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, Power Point, Outlook and other database systems.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, residents, community service agencies, and the public; manage multiple priorities and demands; analyze situations and identify problems and offer solutions. Ability to interface with all levels of staff and external customers.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.

Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

Additional Information

  • For NYCHA employees: this position is open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis and as a promotional opportunity.
  • For NYCHA employees: this vacancy is for a title which is normally filled through the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS). However, employees applying to this location via the Automated Transfer List System (ATLS) must reapply to this vacancy posting to be considered for this position.
  • Employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).

Nycha

provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

About employer

The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.