PM Field Support Worker/Driver

Title:                            PM Field Support Worker/Driver

Unit:                            Scattered Site Housing

Reports to:                  Property Administrative Manager

Salary Range:             $24.73 (approximately $45,000 annually)

Status:                           Full Time, Regular, Non-Exempt

Location:                       West 140th Street, New York, NY 10031

Days/Hours:                  Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Position Summary:

The person identified for this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training and/or experience. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable intervals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  The person must also hold a valid driver’s license and a willingness to drive when necessary.

Mission, Culture and Fit

The candidate must have an understanding that the organizations works with a population who have been diagnosed with Mental Health and Substance disorder.  In addition, the person must be able interact and work with a population that has an extensive criminal justice and homeless history without being judgmental or fearful of their characteristics and/or backgrounds. The candidate must also be to get along within a team environment.

Communication

The candidate must have the ability to be proactive, work cohesively and network with others, contribute to discussions and be solution oriented.

Summary

Under the supervision of the Property Administrative Management, the PM Field Support will be responsible for ensuring that Housing Quality Standards assessments are conducted for units under the Scattered Site Housing portfolio.  The PM Field Support will ensure that all units promote a safe and habitable environment for our tenants.   Collaborative input presented by the SSH Case Managers, the tenants feedback and inspections of the PM Field Support will determine if the unit is deemed to be in habitable conditions.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct Initial/Annual Housing Quality Standards Assessments of new and existing SSH units.

• Report and document in our Sprocket Database any repairs or maintenance findings identified in a housing unit.

• Ensure that all units are equipped with operable smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and with fire extinguishers are in operable condition.

• Create tracker for monthly HQS inspections.

• Organize and Maintain Updated HQS’s

• Follow-up on the outcome of repairs by visiting the location to determine if the repairs and/or maintenance was completed according to satisfactory HQS.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and via written documentation.  

• Responsible for overseeing unit lock changes.

• Perform other duties as needed

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience working in housing preferred.
• Familiar with NYC Housing Quality Standards and regulations.
• Experience working with substance abuse a