The Supportive Programs and Initiatives (SPI), Fair Fares program Division is a Mayoral initiative to subsidize NYCT fares initiative designed to provide accessible discount for NYCT subways and eligible local bus service to low-income families who are in receipt of Cash Assistance, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program as well as New York City residents who are living at or below the federal poverty line.

Working under direction of the Enrollment Specialist Supervisor for Fair Fares, the Enrollment Specialist will be responsible for the enrollment of consumers at walk-in locations throughout the city. He/she will meet with the consumers, review all necessary documents, access database, and gather all necessary information from the consumer while completing the enrollment and application process. Enrollment will also include scanning all documents into the database. As the Enrollment Specialist the position will be dealing with highly sensitive documents, confidentiality and discretion is important to the role. In this role the enrollment specialist will be responsible for answering questions and providing information about the discount and requirements for the program; review consumers’ documents for completeness; navigate the enrollment database; maintain equipment; and finalize consumers’ complete Fair Fare enrollment application packages.

SPI, Fair Fares Program is recruiting for one (1) Community Associate, to function as an Enrollment Specialist, who will:

- Verify and enroll participant referrals daily: Walk-In, electronically and/or telephonically.
Review consumer’s documents for completeness; ensure Fair Fares consumers have all
necessary paperwork and documentation required to complete the Fair Fares application
process. Documentation will be reviewed and authenticated as “official” documentation
while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and discretion. Be required to
undergo mandatory specialized training in how to review and authenticate official
documentation.

- Review FF database throughout the day and ensure all program consents are signed.
Navigate the enrollment database; scan all authenticated official documents into the
database; data enter all demographic and relevant consumer information necessary to
process the completed application; and ensure that all information is entered accurately.

- Finalize and submit the consumers complete Fair Fare application; review to ensure that
all necessary documents and/or other relevant information are obtained from the consumer.
Notify consumers of required, missing documentation, and direct those consumers to return
the missing information according to program procedure. Be responsible for informing
consumers of how to obtain official documents from local, state and/or information for submission
of complete applications. Respond to consumer questions and concerns in a timely manner.

- Coordinate communication around site-specific issues under direction from his or her
supervisor; responsible for creating, organizing, scheduling, and presenting information to
community audiences via public speaking (conducting information sessions and setting up
information tables), flyers, brochures, and other relevant mediums. Coordinate’s efforts to
facilitate communications at the various locations throughout the five boroughs of New York
City to support consumers in the Fair Fare enrollment process and provide adequate
personnel coverage.


Hours/Shift:

Monday – Friday; 9am - 5pm

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.

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/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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