Job Description
The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is comprised of 2,000 employees and with an annual operating budget of over $1 billion is one of the largest organizations of its kind committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City. Collaborating with other Public Agencies and Not-For-Profit Partners, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it occurs, reduce street homelessness, and assist New Yorkers to transition from shelter into appropriate permanent housing. DHS is responsible for management of over 200 facilities, which mainly are individual, and family shelters used as overnight residences for over 38,000 adults and children. DHSs portfolio covers approximately 4M square feet.
The Division of Shelter Intake is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the agencys Single Adult, Adult Families and Families with Childrens intake and assessment sites, both directly run and contracted providers. This Division is responsible for ensuring that the Citys most vulnerable population can access shelter, per eligibility criteria, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is recruiting one (1) Community Assistant who will:
- Support client recreational services within the PATH Child Wait Space.
- Engage clients, observe client activities, and provide direction, as needed.
- Maintain the appearance of the PATH Child Wait Space by keeping the area clean, to insure safe playing conditions.
- Oversee liaison with community groups and sister agencies to facilitate cooperation.
- Coordinate activities and maintain current records.
- Provide courteous general client support services.
- Complete administrative and clerical tasks, such as filing, record keeping, answering telephones, making referrals, taking messages, and acting as messengers.
- Assist in unloading, organizing, distributing food, supplies, and other deliveries. Provide client food and baggage check in/out services.
- Perform general janitorial duties and maintenance functions, as needed.
Hours/Schedule: Tuesday Saturday 4PM 12 AM RDOs: Sunday and Monday
Qualifications
1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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