STAFF ATTORNEY FOR
SCHENECTADY COUNTY
SOLUTIONS TO END
HOMELESSNESS PROGRAM (STEHP)
Responsibilities: The attorney will be responsible for
implementing LASNNY's County of Schenectady Solutions to End Homelessness
Program (STEHP). The attorney will
provide legal assistance to eligible County of Schenectady at risk households
by preventing evictions, securing mainstream income benefits and making
referrals to services which will enhance the household's ability to maintain
permanent housing. The attorney will
provide legal assistance in maintaining or securing permanent housing and
income necessary to retain permanent housing. Legal assistance will include eviction
defense, affirmative and defensive actions to improve housing conditions,
obtaining and maintaining public and subsidized housing tenancies and
subsidies, addressing utility shut offs or denials of service, securing
emergency assistance, ongoing temporary assistance and other income supports
necessary to achieving housing stability and representing eligible tenants in support of campaigns to address the causes
of their homelessness and economic insecurity.
The attorney will be expected to provide a full range of legal services,
including counsel and advice, representation in administrative hearings,
affirmative and defensive litigation, systemic advocacy, community legal
education, outreach and engagement and community lawyering. The attorney will also be expected to work
collaboratively with community partner agencies and coordinate services with
other LASNNY staff serving Schenectady County and City at risk and homeless
households. The attorney will be expert
in the Emergency Solutions Grant Program requirements and compliance therewith
and will work collaboratively other LASNNY housing attorneys to ensure that
efficient and effective legal assistance is provided which maximizes access to
LAS services and addresses systemic issues that cause homelessness.
Requirements: Admission to New York State Bar. One to eight years' experience. Applicants must demonstrate a strong
commitment to helping poor and disadvantaged people overcome institutional
barriers to employment, safety, housing and income supports. Must be intelligent, hardworking, careful, reliable,
have good judgment, attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment and
sensitivity to the low-income community. Must be able to communicate
effectively with clients and staff, work independently and efficiently and be
able to problem solve and work collaboratively with community partner agency
staff. Training or experience in
community lawyering or community organizing or engagement, demonstrated strong
listening and relationship building skills, experience, creativity and
willingness to use varied legal and non-legal advocacy tools to advance
community identified initiatives preferred.
Must be willing to travel throughout the 16 county service area, and
have a car and a clean valid New York driver's license. Strong computer, administrative, reporting and
data entry skills required.
Ability to speak Spanish a plus.
Salary
Range: $46,307 - $59,700 DOE We are a unionized program and our fringe
benefits are excellent.
Application Deadline: COB June 3, 2019
Any applications
that do not have a cover letter, resume and writing sample will not be
considered.
To apply, please go to www.lasnny.org OR
1) Complete the Application
linked here, or the mobile-friendly
application linked here
2) Complete the Demographic
Survey linked here
We are Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Minorities, women, the elderly, LGBTQ persons, Protected Veterans and
people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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