Shelter Operations & Community Services Assistant

Dept. of Homeless Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,970 - 43,460; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Homeless Services is recruiting three Community Assistants to perform housekeeping duties, maintain sanitary conditions, stock supplies, and support client services in shelter facilities. Position requires understanding of simple instructions and ability to communicate in English.

Residency in New York City is generally required within 90 days of appointment; this role offers a family-friendly, city-wide public service environment with a focus on equity and service to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain agency and regulatory standards for health and sanitation and assist with routine client services.
• Maintain sanitary conditions, clean restrooms, dorms, laundry rooms, common areas, and office spaces; distribute and replenish toiletries and linen.
• Load and unload deliveries, stock supplies, maintain inventory, transport household supplies and client mail, and provide client escort service.
• Assist in monitoring client program activities and crowd control as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Tools

CARES

Job description

New York City Department of Homeless Services is recruiting three Community Assistants to perform housekeeping duties, maintain sanitary conditions, stock supplies, and support client services in shelter facilities. Position requires understanding of simple instructions and ability to communicate in English.

Residency in New York City is generally required within 90 days of appointment; this role offers a family-friendly, city-wide public service environment with a focus on equity and service to