COMMUNITY ASSISTANT

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Homeless Services is seeking a Community Assistant to support shelter operations by performing housekeeping duties, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting clients. This entry-level position requires effective communication skills and a commitment to service in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.
• Must communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping duties and maintain sanitation standards.
• Assist in monitoring client program activities and manage crowd control.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Tools

CARES system

Job description

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The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to preventing and addressing homelessness. In partnership with other City agencies and nonprofit organizations, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it begins, reduce street homelessness, provide temporary shelter, and connect individuals and families to stable housing, all with a focus on accountability, empathy, and equity.

DHS is committed to continuous improvement and employs innovative strategies to deliver high-quality services that support a swift transition from shelter to self-sufficiency. The agency manages hundreds of facilities and operates with a large team and a several billion-dollar budget to meet the diverse needs of New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.

The Division of Shelter Intake is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the agency’s Single Adult, Adult Families, and Families with Children’s intake and assessment sites, both directly run and contracted providers. This division ensures that the City’s most vulnerable populations can access shelter, per eligibility criteria, 24/7, 365 days a year.

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 other routine tasks related to client services.
• Maintain and clean restrooms, dorms, laundry rooms, common areas, outside perimeters, office spaces, kitchens, and cafeterias; remove litter and garbage; distribute toiletries; exchange linen; load and unload deliveries; stock supplies; maintain inventory records; transport household supplies, equipment, and client lockers; distribute client mail; remove and store client belongings; organize serving areas; participate in food service; provide client escort services.
• Assist in monitoring client program activities, manage crowd control, and perform other related duties as required.

Work Location: 151 East 151st Street, Bronx, NY 10451

Hours/Schedule: 4PM – 12AM, Sunday – Thursday (RDOs Friday and Saturday)

Position: COMMUNITY ASSISTANT - 56056

Minimum Qualifications

• No formal education or experience requirements; ability to understand and follow simple instructions is required.
• Must be able to understand and communicate effectively in English.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Computer skills; proficiency with CARES system

Additional Benefits and Requirements:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ for details.
• Residency within 90 days of appointment in NYC; certain titles may qualify for residency in surrounding counties after 2 years of service.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The City of New York is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected characteristics.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Government Administration

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