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Community Associate

  1. NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Posted on: 06/04/2024
  1. Full-time

Location

BROOKLYN

  1. No exam required

Department

Office Of Safety And Security

$41,887.00 – $45,405.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

Under general supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative, the selected candidate will perform various functions assisting with the coordination of Resident Watch activities. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

1. Conduct outreach to NYCHA residents to increase participation in the Resident Watch Program.
2. Conduct inspections of Resident Watch patrols in buildings where there is an active Resident Watch.
3. Conduct time sensitive risk assessments at each NYCHA development and coordinate, document, and provide recommendations in the assessment process.
4. Assist in training Resident Watch volunteers and supervisors.
5. Organize and attend meetings; write detailed minutes and progress reports regarding recruitment of new Resident Watch volunteers.
6. Assist with planning and implementation of Resident Watch events.
7. Prepare and maintain program records, written reports, daily and monthly statistics.
8. Assist with coordinating timely and accurate submission of time and attendance documents for part-time employees.
9. Conduct regular audits of program files to ensure compliance with guidelines and protocol.
10. Attend staff meetings, training sessions and community meetings as required.
11. Work with NYCHA Security and NYPD on various safety initiatives.
12. Conduct regular guard inspections throughout the five boroughs.
13. Assist in the key fob distribution at all NYCHA developments slated for layered access upgrades.
14. Perform daily office operational tasks.

NOTE: Office of Safety and Security employees are required to hold all confidential information in trust and strict confidence; unauthorized information sharing is strictly prohibited.

Additional Information

1. NYCHA employees applying for 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).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.


Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.


Preferred Skills

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Additional Information

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.

Job ID

637240

Title code

56057

Civil service title

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Community Associate

Posted until

2024-06-23

  1. Entry-Level

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

Office of Security

  1. Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs

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