Dawn Salgado Email & Phone Number

I am a people-oriented, extremely diligent worker who has committed almost two decades of my career to helping low-income families obtain housing through the Department of Housing and Human Services for the Town of Brookhaven. I take the utmost pride in the work that I do to ensure that everything is done as thoroughly and efficiently as possible. I have exceptional communication skills which make me an asset to any team. I am a dedicated team member who is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure deadlines are met and productivity is a priority.

Listed skills include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Organizational Effectiveness, and 3 others.

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  Senior Office Assistant

  Town Of Brookhaven

  Nov 2001 - Present - Farmingville, Ny

  I work within the Department of Housing and Human Services, which serves nearly 1,200 families and 3,300 applicants. I am responsible for certifying the eligibility of applicants within my caseload and assisting with recruitment of landlords in a HUD federally funded rental subsidy program (Section 8 Housing). • Screening and interviewing applicants for eligibility, including daily appointments, phone calls and communications • Preparing necessary documents to process files and coordinating any necessary recertification of participants and inspection of premises • Serving as liaison with county and local agencies involved in the program • Supervising/overseeing staff within the department and training new hires • Assisting tenants in resolving maintenance problems with landlords • Maintaining good knowledge of federally funded rental subsidy programs laws, regulations and operations • Preparing extensive documentation for each individual client, entering sensitive data into the computer which includes personal information, assets, income and medical history