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About the Role

The Risk Management Specialist will identify and address potential risk for fraud within the Office of Housing Access and Stability. The Specialist will review cases of under-reported income and discrepancies between third-party systems and participant self-reports to enable the office to streamline operations and prevent program abuse and noncompliance.

Responsibilities

• Review participant, applicant, and owner-provided documents, comparing them to data in third-party systems to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct meetings with participants during the discrepancy resolution process to allow for engagement before making a final recommendation.
• Conduct research on system-generated reports to proactively identify potential risks and perform follow-up actions.
• Make recommendations regarding assistance, repayment agreements, or subsidy denial/termination based on research and participant interactions.
• Interpret tax documents and assess income generated from assets.
• Calculate overpayment amounts using available tools and systems when discrepancies are found.
• Collaborate with various units to ensure Section 8 voucher recipients are eligible for assistance.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States is required.
• The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development does not provide sponsorship for international employees.
• Applicants are responsible for ensuring they meet all qualifying requirements at the time of application.

Skills

• Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfort with technology, including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Section 8 and other rental subsidies.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local housing laws and regulations.
• Collaborative and creative orientation for program design and change management.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow through on outstanding communication and actions.

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described.

Education Level

• High school graduation or equivalent.

Salary/Compensations

• USD 44545 - USD 51227

About the Company

• The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods.
• HPD maintains building and resident safety and health.
• HPD creates opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability.
• HPD engages New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity.
• The Division of Program Policy and Innovation (DPPI) supports the Office of Housing Access and Stability (HAS) in policy development, implementation of new rules, program integrity monitoring, contract selection for rental assistance, and improving outcomes for program participants.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.