Homelessness Analytics VISTA
- Full-Time
- Long Island, NY
- AmeriCorps
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Homelessness Analytics VISTA
The Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget is the NYC government's chief financial agency. OMB assembles and oversees the budgets that fund the services and activities of ~70 City agencies. The Social Services task force oversees and manages the budgets of the Department of Social Services (DSS), which includes the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and the Human Resources Administration (HRA). The primary goal of this project is to provide Policy Makers with analysis to support recommendations to better serve New Yorkers. The objectives are: 1. Perform data analysis to forecast and monitor expenditure and caseload trends for DSS and HRA 2. Participate in the development of new protocols for budget negotiation and analysis 3. Forecast and monitor caseload and expenditure trends in areas like domestic violence services and homelessness prevention. 4. Participate in the development of new initiatives, like supportive housing, Fair Fares metro cards, municipal ID cards. This VISTA position is a part of the NYC VISTA program, a group of 25+ VISTA members serving in New York City Government agencies supporting their anti-poverty work. The NYC VISTA program is administered by NYC Service, a division of the Office of the Mayor. This position is supervised directly by a city agency staff member and will be a part of the larger NYC VISTA community. For more information about the NYC VISTA program and available positions, please visit https://www.nycservice.org/initiatives/44.
Member Duties : 1. Develop subject matter expertise in DSS and DHS programs 2. Research, analyze and craft recommendations for program areas and population/shelter types to help Policy Makers with impactful decisions 3. Quantify and explain the drivers of caseload and expenditure trends to help drive recommendations 4. Evaluate requests to modify budgets and ensure they are properly aligned 5. Write executive summaries to help formulation of recommendations 6. Analyze procedures for reviewing budget components and identify improvements for more robust analysis to provide more efficient and impactful recommendations 7. Review impact of various initiatives on application and recertification timeliness metrics Skillset Requirements: 1. Strong problem solving and data management skills 2. Computer technology skills, including a proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to learn new technology quickly 3. Good organizational, research, and analytical skills 4. Strong communication skills
Program Benefits : Unlimited Monthly MetroCard , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .
For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Housing , Hunger , Homelessness , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , Communications , Social Services , General Skills , Team Work .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Homelessness Analytics VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/02/2021 - 08/01/2022
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations NEW YORK New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)
LanguagesEnglish
Accepting Applications
From 04/05/2021 To 07/28/2022
Contact Aaron Miner
253 Broadway
New York NY 10007
212-788-3209
nycvista@cityhall.nyc.gov
Nyc.gov/vista
Listing ID 102714
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The Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget is the NYC government's chief financial agency. OMB assembles and oversees the budgets that fund the services and activities of ~70 City agencies. The Social Services task force oversees and manages the budgets of the Department of Social Services (DSS), which includes the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and the Human Resources Administration (HRA). The primary goal of this project is to provide Policy Makers with analysis to support recommendations to better serve New Yorkers. The objectives are: 1. Perform data analysis to forecast and monitor expenditure and caseload trends for DSS and HRA 2. Participate in the development of new protocols for budget negotiation and analysis 3. Forecast and monitor caseload and expenditure trends in areas like domestic violence services and homelessness prevention. 4. Participate in the development of new initiatives, like supportive housing, Fair Fares metro cards, municipal ID cards. This VISTA position is a part of the NYC VISTA program, a group of 25+ VISTA members serving in New York City Government agencies supporting their anti-poverty work. The NYC VISTA program is administered by NYC Service, a division of the Office of the Mayor. This position is supervised directly by a city agency staff member and will be a part of the larger NYC VISTA community. For more information about the NYC VISTA program and available positions, please visit https://www.nycservice.org/initiatives/44.
Member Duties : 1. Develop subject matter expertise in DSS and DHS programs 2. Research, analyze and craft recommendations for program areas and population/shelter types to help Policy Makers with impactful decisions 3. Quantify and explain the drivers of caseload and expenditure trends to help drive recommendations 4. Evaluate requests to modify budgets and ensure they are properly aligned 5. Write executive summaries to help formulation of recommendations 6. Analyze procedures for reviewing budget components and identify improvements for more robust analysis to provide more efficient and impactful recommendations 7. Review impact of various initiatives on application and recertification timeliness metrics Skillset Requirements: 1. Strong problem solving and data management skills 2. Computer technology skills, including a proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to learn new technology quickly 3. Good organizational, research, and analytical skills 4. Strong communication skills
Program Benefits : Unlimited Monthly MetroCard , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Housing , Hunger , Homelessness , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology , Communications , Social Services , General Skills , Team Work .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Homelessness Analytics VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/02/2021 - 08/01/2022
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations NEW YORK New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)
LanguagesEnglish
Accepting Applications
From 04/05/2021 To 07/28/2022
Contact Aaron Miner
253 Broadway
New York NY 10007
212-788-3209
nycvista@cityhall.nyc.gov
Nyc.gov/vista
Listing ID 102714