What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONTROL UNIT CLERK position at HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES?
CONTROL UNIT CLERK
- HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
- Full-Time
- Exam May Be Required
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Job Description
The DSS Accountability Office (DSS-AO) is responsible for protecting the integrity of social services programs administered by the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) and ensuring that DSS complies with all statutory, regulatory, and contractual standards.
The Division of Financial Review and Processing (FRP) is responsible for the initiating adverse actions on cash assistance cases due to information obtained from the State Wage Reporting, Department of Corrections, Unemployment Insurance and child support greater than cash assistance grant computer matches. The FRP also sanctions individuals who fail to cooperate with child support requirements. It takes actions on behalf of the Bureau of Fraud Investigation and Liens and Recovery.
FRP is recruiting for (1) one Clerical Associate III to function as a Control Unit Clerk, who will:
- Record all documents in the unit log that have been data entered; and compile weekly and monthly statistical reports.
- Perform quality assurance on all referral and recoupment packets, cases, and documents associated with ongoing special projects.
- Make copies and data enters each packet into the DFRP tracking system.
- Data enter batches of information from source documents into the Welfare Management System (WMS).
- Print and review reports to locate previously batched and data entered cases with errors and annotate the DFRP tracking system.
- Make copies of cases with errors and attach them to the case packet for return to Group Supervisor for correction.
- Review and cross reference recoupment information with the recoupment packets received to verify that all recoupments are accounted.
- Check WMS daily to verify that all recoupment listed were processed error free.
- Perform routine clerical and word-processing functions, including typing, filing, photocopying, and scanning & indexing, ensuring that documents that were digitally converted have been grouped accordingly.
- Maintain a log that records all files, packets, and case records for quick and efficient storage and retrieval.
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.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of HRA/IREA systems including WMS, HRA Viewer, POS, HRA Scanning & Indexing system - Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Excellent oral and written communication skills
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.
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- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Category:Constituent Services & Community Programs
Salary : $42,288 - $48,631