Weatherization Intake Specialist

Housing Conservation Coordinators, Inc. (HCC) is a 35+ year old community-based, not-for-profit organization founded to preserve and create safe, decent and affordable housing in the Clinton neighborhood of Manhattan. Each year, HCC staff assists more than 2,000 tenants with housing-related problems through our 5 core programs: weatherization assistance, legal representation, tenant organizing, community organizing and technical training classes.

Position Overview:

HCC's Weatherization Assistance Program's Intake Specialist works w/tenants in buildings for the program; light reception duties; etc. Work hours are 10-6 (flexible). Ability to speak Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities:

Weatherization Intake Worker reports to Weatherization (Wx) Director

1. Conduct client visits at building sites to collect client Weatherization application and correct proof of income from individual clients in accordance with Weatherization policies and procedures (DHCR-ESB). Maintain client data and proof of income in an organized manner. Coordinate intake appointments with management at building site.
2. Complete accurate entries of client data in Weatherization Database in a timely manner.
3. Prepares schedules, reports when requested to Weatherization Director.
4. Attend on-going appropriate trainings, including but not limited to, DHCR and foreign language training in languages spoken by client population, if needed. Trainings may require occasional out-of-town travel and/or overnight stay.
5. Answer telephones, receive mail and reception duties at front desk on a rotating basis. Maintain front desk files for mail logs, applications, referrals, donations and postage. Provide translation for HCC staff on an as-needed basis.
6. Timely ordering of supplies, equipment repair and/or service, upon approval, for HCC office. Schedule regular maintenance of HCC photocopier machines

Work Hours:

The hours worked by the Wx. Intake Worker and reception staff must be staggered so that the front desk is covered daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The standard work hours of the Wx. Intake Worker, therefore, are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in coordination other reception staff. Work hours may vary when approaching contract deadlines, or for appointments at building site made in the early morning or early evening to accommodate tenants for work.

Performance Appraisal:

Acceptable performance by the Wx Intake Worker of the job responsibilities listed above will be evaluated by the Annual Performance Appraisal

Compensation Starting salary $38,819+ DOE with benefits. EOE.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume to Karen Jackson-Campbell. Please note job title in subject line. Applications are due no later than January 12, 2010.

777 10th Ave.
NY, NY 10019