Community Assistant

New York City Campaign Finance Board; All (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Campaign Finance Board is seeking a Community Assistant to maintain cleanliness and support client services in assessment shelters. This entry-level, full-time position requires understanding instructions and provides an opportunity to contribute to community welfare.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and carry out simple instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain health and sanitation standards.
• Clean restrooms, dorms, and common areas.
• Assist in monitoring client program activities.

Skills

English

Job description

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New York City Campaign Finance Board provided pay range

This range is provided by the New York City Campaign Finance Board. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$32,520.00/yr - $37,398.00/yr

The Intake, Assessment and Capacity Management Unit is responsible for planning, implementing, administering, and effectuating the provision of services of the Division’s seven assessment shelters, which operate 24/7. During the assessment process, clients who are new to the Adult Services System or who have previously left the system for twelve (12) months or more are assessed to determine individual needs. This helps locate an appropriate shelter program to address factors contributing to homelessness, such as substance abuse, mental health issues, domestic violence, and/or lack of employment, with the goal of returning clients to the community as quickly as possible.

The Department of Homeless Services is recruiting for one (1) Community Assistant, who will:

• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain agency and regulatory standards for health and sanitation, and perform routine tasks related to client services.
• Clean restrooms, dorms, laundry rooms, common areas, outside perimeters, office space, and other work areas, including the kitchen and cafeteria; remove and dispose of litter and garbage.
• Distribute and replenish toiletries, exchange linens, load and unload deliveries, maintain inventory records.
• Transport household supplies, equipment, and client lockers, distribute client mail, remove and store client belongings, organize serving areas, and participate in food service.
• Provide client escort services, assist in monitoring client program activities, monitor crowd control, and perform other related duties as required.

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Minimum Qualifications

• There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
• Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Please discuss residency eligibility with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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 free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected characteristics, including sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Senioriy Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Political Organizations