- Salary
- $65k – $90k/yr
- Location
- Jersey City, NJ, NJ
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Manager
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Job Opening: Program Manager
Department: Housing, Economic Development, & Commerce
Division: Tenant's Right to Counsel
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Union/Management: Management
Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Full-Time
Workweek: 40 hours (Full-Time)
Salary: $65,000 - $90,000. Based on qualifications and experience. Competitive Jersey City retirement and health benefits package available, including pension, dental, medical, prescription, FSA (flexible spending account), life insurance, and more.
The City of Jersey City is seeking a Program Manager to aid in the development and implementation the Tenants’ Right to Counsel program within the Department of Housing, Economic Development, and Commerce. This position will be the first in the Department and will be responsible for executing the Right to Counsel program, pursuant to Ordinance 23-047 and its related ordinance and court orders.
Reporting to the Division Director of Housing Preservation, the ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of local, state, and federal tenant protections and resources applicable to income-eligible tenants in Jersey City, New Jersey as well as strong project management skills with a documented ability to implement complex, integrated programming. A successful candidate will be able to work independently; communicate effectively with tenants, community-based organizations, and government agencies; solve problems creatively; and build a network of community members and programs supporting tenants in matters related to any and all Covered Proceedings pursuant to Ordinance 23-047.
Job Duties
- Produces written notices of tenants’ rights and resources for the Advisory Board’ review and adoption on topics including but not limited to the Right to Counsel Program, local rent control ordinances, landlord-tenant relations, and how to access citywide services in plain, accessible language.
- Communicates directly and regularly with Designated Organizations and any other providers of Legal Services in the coordination and delivery of Legal Services to Jersey City residents in Covered Proceedings about service needs, community events, and eviction trends.
- Maintains partnerships with community-based organizations as well as city and state government entities which educate, support, and service tenants facing disruptive displacement by way of a Covered Proceeding in Jersey City.
- Works alongside Designated Organizations and other tenant serving organizations to assess shared challenges and develop collaborative solutions.
- Maintains Tenant Rights to Counsel webpage and communication tools as a centralized location for Jersey City tenants to locate resources and tools available to them through the City, County, and State.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
*Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements:
- Possession of a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
Essential Skills:
- Serves as point of contact for tenants, community organizations, and Jersey City Departments and officials seeking to access services via the Tenants Right to Counsel Program.
- Works closely with the Manager of the Jersey City Office of Landlord Tenant Relations to coordinate and deliver community engagement, education, and tenant-protection information sessions and communications, including designing accessible tools and resources for tenants seeking information from OTLR.
- Verifies status of tenant petitions and landlord compliance with Chapter 260 for tenants in eviction proceedings.
- Facilitates quarterly Tenant Advisory Board and Community Service Partner meetings, providing program progress updates and collecting feedback about key program metrics and priorities.
- Maintains all programmatic data, ensuring timely and accurate data collection, data analysis, and dissemination.
- Assists in the utilization of the Request for Proposals process to select one or more Designated Organizations that can provide Legal Representation to Jersey City residents in Covered Proceedings.
- Assists with all reporting requirements, including but not limited to bi-annual reporting requirements per Ordinance 23-047.
- Identifies funding opportunities and program specializations which can expand and improve legal services through the Jersey City Right to Counsel program.
Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by NJ First Act.