UNIT CLERK

Unit Clerk

HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Location: Manhattan

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $42,288 – $48,631

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 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 III position with the NYC HRA Domestic Violence Services (DVS) ADVENT team provides 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 three (3) 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.

Work Location: Various

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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.