SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of paraprofessional duties in the Community-based
Homelessness Prevention Program. Incumbents in this classification are
expected to possess considerable expertise in legal terminology,
procedures, time limits, and alternative dispute resolution techniques as
they relate to Housing Court proceedings and landlord/tenant relations in general.

• Works with the Supervising Attorney and Department Director in providingassistance in matters related to housing court and landlord/tenant law.
• Accompanies clients to Housing Court as the agency’s representative for thepurpose of providing guidance and support to clients.
• Provides guidance to clients in Housing Court.
• Provides mediation services to clients who are having problems with thelandlords.
• Provides guidance to clients who are pursuing Housing Part actions (HP) inHousing Court, or administrative proceedings conducted by an Administrative Law Judge (DHCR).
• Handle special projects as assigned by the supervisor.Attend Department and Program meetings as directed