COMMUNITY ASSISTANT

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking a Community Assistant to support the Department of Homeless Services. This role involves housekeeping duties, inventory management, and assisting clients in a shelter environment. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions. The work schedule is Sunday to Thursday from 4 PM to 12 AM.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Diverse, inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and carry out simple instructions.
• Must understand and be understood in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping duties and maintain health standards.
• Load and unload deliveries, maintain inventory records.
• Assist in monitoring client activities and crowd control.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Tools

CARES

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 as well as a several billion-dollar budget to meet the diverse needs of New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.

The Division of Shelter Intake is responsible for the oversight of 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 population can access shelter, per eligibility criteria, 24/7/365.

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

1. Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain agency and regulatory standards for health and sanitation, and perform other routine tasks related to client services.
2. Maintain and clean restrooms, dorms, laundry rooms, common areas, outside perimeters, office space, kitchen, and cafeteria; remove litter and garbage; distribute toiletries; exchange linen.
3. 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.
4. Assist in monitoring client program activities, crowd control, and perform other related duties.

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

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

Job ID: COMMUNITY ASSISTANT - 56056

Minimum Qualifications

• No formal education or experience requirements; ability to understand and carry out simple instructions.
• Must be able to understand and be understood in English.

Preferred Skills

• Strong writing and communication skills
• Computer skills, proficiency with CARES

Additional Benefits: Public Service Loan Forgiveness, NYC residency requirement within 90 days, and a diverse, inclusive work environment.