NY HELP No Agency Human Rights, Division of Title Assistant Director Source of Income Unit Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit None listed Salary Range From $93659 to $118388 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Bronx Street Address One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor City Bronx State NY Zip Code 10458 Duties Description New York State adopted an amendment to the New York Executive Law § 296(5)(a)(1), enacted on April 12, 2019, to prohibit housing discrimination based on lawful sources of income in all communities’ statewide, including whether their rent is fully or partially paid by a federal Housing Choice Voucher (“Section 8”) program. The New York State Division of Human Rights (“DHR”) has enforcement authority for this law and is now seeking a dynamic leader for a newly formed Source of Income Discrimination Enforcement Unit (“the SOI Unit”). This new team will bolster the State’s efforts to ensure that Section 8 rental subsidy recipients can locate housing without being discriminated against based on their source of income. The SOI Unit will intervene quickly to educate landlords and real estate professionals while assisting voucher participants in securing rental housing free of discrimination. Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted this initiative in her 2024 State of the State address. DHR is establishing the SOI Unit in partnership with the NYS Housing Trust Fund Corp. (“HTFC”).Under the direction of the Director of the SOI Unit, the Assistant Director is responsible for managing a team of intervention specialists receiving, tracking, assessing, and responding to reports of Section 8 Source of Income Discrimination on behalf of the State of New York.Primary duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:• In collaboration with the Director, oversee the development of streamlined protocols for intake, assessment, intervention, and referral for reports of source of income discrimination. • Review reports of source of income discrimination submitted by Section 8 rental subsidy recipients in New York. Triage reports based on factors like clarity, completeness, urgency, and jurisdiction. • Speak directly with individuals reporting Section 8-based source of income discrimination and conduct a preliminary assessment of their claim of discrimination. Compile additional evidence as needed. • Conduct pre-complaint interventions on behalf of Section 8 recipients experiencing lawful source of income discrimination. This will include contacting landlords, agents, brokers, and other covered entities by phone and/or written communication to advise them of their legal obligation to accept Section 8 vouchers and seek appropriate responses to Section 8 voucher holders' reports of discrimination, including placement in the desired unit, facilitation of further unit viewings, agreements to set aside certain units for Section 8 voucher holders, and more.• Manage a team of intervention specialists. Delegate incoming source of income discrimination reports to intervention specialists, accordingly. Approve reports recommended for pre-complaint intervention by the assigned specialist.• Support intervention specialists when they need assistance on interventions to keep the process moving forward in a timely and professional manner. • In collaboration with the Director, develop tracking and reporting requirements for source of income discrimination reports and pre-complaint interventions. • Liaise directly with DHR's Housing Investigations Unit to facilitate the filing of formal discrimination complaints as necessary and appropriate.• Liaise with community-based organizations, legal services providers, and other government agencies to receive and make referrals for individuals who may be experiencing source of income discrimination.• Performs the full range of supervisory duties, including performance evaluations, employee selection, and monitoring of time and attendance. • Perform other functions to support the operations of the SOI unit as necessary. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of experience in community relations, conflict resolution, mediation, tenant organizing, fair housing advocacy, real estate management, case management or investigations related to civil rights, labor, law enforcement, education, or social work.o Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.Preferred Qualifications: • Supervising experience preferred. • Demonstrated commitment to public service. • Strong prioritization skills with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.• Highly organized, with a proven ability to handle sensitive information securely and systematically.• Excellent communication skills, and ability to calmly and confidently handle confrontational interactions and negotiations.• Intersectional and trauma informed approach to working with constituents.• Strong relationships with organizations focused on fair housing, tenant organizing, legal aid, civil rights, other similar issues a plus.• Familiarity with the New York State Division of Human Rights and/or New York State Human Rights Law a plus. Additional Comments All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.This position is eligible for $4000 location pay. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources / CG Telephone Fax Email Address HRresumes@dhr.ny.gov Address Street Agency Bldg 1, Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12220 Notes on Applying Please submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.