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UNIT CLERK

  1. HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Posted on: 06/26/2025
  1. Full-time

Location

MANHATTAN

  1. Exam may be required

Department

Domestic Violence-NM

$42,288.00 – $48,631.00

Job Description

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE CLERICAL ASSOCIATE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE

Domestic Violence Services (DVS) provides a variety of comprehensive immediate and long-term support services to survivors of Domestic Violence and their families. DVS provides oversight for the largest domestic shelter system in the country which provides safety and services for this vulnerable population. This network of more than 55 emergency domestic violence shelters provides temporary emergency housing, and supportive services to over 17,500 victims of domestic violence and their children annually. DVS provides oversight and funding for the 24-hour domestic violence hotline. DVS also administers the No Violence Again (NOVA) program located at the DHS intake center, and the Domestic Violence Liaison Unit, which provides domestic violence counseling and intervention at Job Centers. DVS partners with a network of community-based organizations, that provide counseling, legal services, financial development services, and job readiness for domestic violence survivors.

The Clerical Associate position II position with the NYC HRA Domestic Violence Services (DVS) ADVENT team proves essential administrative and clerical support to programs serving domestic violence survivors. The ADVENT team is a specialized unit addressing the needs of survivors in emergency shelters who are receiving public assistance, to ensure their safety in the community.

DVS is recruiting for one (1) Clerical Associate III to function as Unit Clerks, who will:

- Provide clerical support, including sorting documents, coordinating communications, and assisting with reporting needs.

- Maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment; monitor usage and reorder as necessary to ensure smooth daily operations and oversee general office organization.

- Provide professional telephone coverage by answering and directing calls, taking messages, and responding to general inquiries from clients, service providers, and staff.

- Prepare, review, copy, scan and index documents; maintain organized records and files for agency use and document archiving.

Salary Range: $42,288 – $48,631

Work Location: Various - ((2322 3rd Ave, New York NY)

Hours/Schedule: 9-5 flex

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE - 10251


Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement
Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.


55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
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

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.
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

717531

Title code

10251

Civil service title

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

UNIT CLERK

  1. Entry-Level

Job level

03

Number of positions

1

Work location

4 World Trade Center

  1. Social Services

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