What are the responsibilities and job description for the SECTION SUPERVISOR position at HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES?
SECTION SUPERVISOR
- HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
- Full-Time
- Exam May Be Required
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Job Description
The External Affairs division of DSS tells the story of how our agency, comprised of over 16,000 dedicated individuals, is proudly fighting poverty and homelessness, with care and compassion, every single day.
We do this by engaging New Yorkers in multiple ways. From advertisements on the streets and in the subways, to the responsiveness of our call center operators, we bring every program, every resource, every employee’s hard work to bear in telling our story.
The work we do isn’t easy. New Yorkers come to us in their times of need, seeking assistance to put food on the table, access basic health care, or get a roof over their heads. We know our staff helps people navigate some of life’s most challenging circumstances, and our job is to share with the outside world how our work makes an impact.
OCS connects New Yorkers in need with vital services and programs through call centers and other information.
Under the supervision of the Floor Supervisor of Infoline in the Office of Constituents Services, with some latitude for independent action and initiative performs responsible work in direct supervision of several units of Infoline and Medicaid Helpline agents.
The Office of Constituent Services (OCS) is recruiting one (1) Principal Administrative Associate II to function as a Section Supervisor, who will:
- Coordinate and disseminate work to the Team Supervisors (PAA1’s) of lnfoline.
- Determine the appropriate level of staffing needed for each unit and assess the unit's ability to handle, timely, the kind and volume of telephone inquiries.
- Act as a liaison to the Benefit Access Centers and links caseworkers to lnfoline agents who can assist with client concerns and the interpretation of foreign languages spoken by clients.
- Train unit supervision and staff in the performance of their duties and provides updates to HRA/unit policies and procedures.
- Review HRA policies, guidelines and program data to ensure that the appropriate and correct response is given to each inquiry.
- Monitor the performance of staff to ensure that the guidelines for PAI are adhered to.
- Prepare supervisory reports by reviewing logs, NICE CX, PC generated data and conferring with subordinates. Submit reports for supervisory review and makes recommendations for the improvement of the unit performance and the removal of any backlogs.
- Attend OCS staff meetings and provides information which will assists in the development strategies for intervention with other agencies, organizations, clients and the community at large.
- Monitor subordinates time and leave to ensure adherence to agency code of conduct, dress code and the time and leave procedures.
- Maintain logs, manual and PC based files, required to track inquiries and responses.
- Monitor subordinates time and leave to ensure adherence to agency code of conduct and time and leave procedures.
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Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.
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:Social Services
Salary : $59,715 - $68,672
