averagememenjoyer's journey

I was recently laid off from my position as support staff admin at a charter school in New York. The school is undergoing downsizing and restructuring, and they introduced a new role, Role Y, which is almost identical to my previous Role X. Although my boss endorsed me for the new position, I quickly realized that the new site is chaotic, with constant micromanagement making it a nightmare to work in. Despite this, I did receive a $9,000 raise when I was offered Role Y. Now, I'm in a dilemma. I've heard that if I decline the new job offer, I might not be eligible for unemployment benefits because the company can claim I was offered a similar role with a higher salary and chose not to take it. I'm concerned about the company's reputation for being non-compliant and how they handle these situations. Should I decline the new job and risk losing my chance at unemployment, or should I accept it and endure the difficult work environment? I'm looking for advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation.