SOCIAL SERVICES HOUSING ADVISOR 3211

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class provides a wide range of housing services to clients of the Department of Social Services. The incumbent locates and inspects housing and contacts property owners or realtors to secure such premises. The employee works with County Health Services, and town and village building departments, to investigate housing complaints, and provides repair and rehabilitation services to buildings occupied by Social Services clients. Work is performed under general supervision, and is reviewed by a technical or administrative supervisor through conferences and reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in developing permanent housing and various types of emergency shelters and inspects such housing for health and safety compliance;

Supervises Community Service Workers involved in emergency shelter/motel relocation programs;

Confers with property owners on correction of housing violations;

Attends meetings as necessary;

Maintains files of area housing resources;

Inspects rentals for compliance with health and safety requirements for security.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of local, State and Federal administrative and legal housing requirements; good knowledge of local area housing quality and availability; good knowledge of building construction and building codes; ability to establish good working relationships with local public officials, landlords, community groups, brokers, coworkers and the general public; ability to deal with landlords in negotiations for necessary improvements of housing conditions; ability to analyze data and draw accurate conclusions; ability to organize and maintain files and records; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and three (3) years of experience in the areas of building inspections, building construction, real estate sales or a related field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and throughout employment in the title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

R6/2/95

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 07/23/15