Weatherization Intake/Client Edu Specialist Temp

About US- At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 21 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors. Titles: Weatherization Intake/Client Edu Specialist Temp Duration: Contract Location: New York, NY (10027) Shift Timings: Mon-Fri Schedule- Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Hours: Some days 9:00am to 5:30pm; Some days 11:00am to 7:00pm (Outreach in the field) Pay: USD 20/hr-USD 23/hr Position summary: This position supports the full recruitment and hiring lifecycle by coordinating job requisitions, posting vacancies, and managing applicant flow. The role also participates on interview panels, completes required steps to extend soft offers, and prepares State hiring documents to obtain approval to hire, ensuring compliance with organizational and State hiring requirements. Key Responsibilities:Collection and verification of income data involves going to potential sites and getting income documentation from tenants.The ability to establish a relationship of trust and candor with prospective program beneficiaries – i.e. tenants of multifamily buildings – is essential to effectively fulfil this function. In order to qualify an average of 350 units a year, approximately two to three times as many households have to be contacted in order to obtain data and verify eligibility.Data Collection: Incumbent works with building owners and tenants to obtain required income documentation prior to the start of any Weatherization work: this phase includes holding initial public meeting with tenants to explain the benefits and requirements of the Weatherization program, collecting data directly from tenants via in-field visits (often, follow-up visits are required outside normal business hours to find tenants at home), collecting documentation from government offices relative to verifying tenant income (i.e., Social Security, DFTA and OTDA), follow-up visits to update stale income documentation. In East Harlem and other communities, fluency in Spanish is often essential to obtain entry into homes and persuade tenants to provide personal information.Processing: Incumbent ensures the correctness of application information and documentation; inputs income documentation data into the Weatherization database; prepares database reports documenting eligibility of projected building sites for submission to the funding agencies, DHCR, Energy Research and Development Authority and the Association for Energy Affordability (AEA). Skills:2-3 years' experience in client education/training and interviewing techniquesStrong interpersonal skills an able to confidently interact with the publicGeneral Knowledge of energy or construction terminology, a plusFluent in Spanish required Application Process Resume Review Initial discussion Video Screening Client Interview Cogent Infotech is a leading tech consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, offering cutting-edge digital transformation solutions in Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and AI. ISO-certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised, we proudly partner with 70+ Fortune 500 companies and 150+ government agencies. Cogent is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable law.