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COMMUNITY ASSISTANT:

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COMMUNITY ASSISTANT:

Agency: DEPT. OF HOMELESS SERVICES

Posted on: 05/17/2024

Job type: Fulltime

Location

MANHATTAN

Title Classification: No exam required

Department

Adult Services

Salary range: $37, $46, 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 notforprofit 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. DHS's portfolio covers approximately 4M square feet.
The Division of Shelter Intake is responsible for the oversight of the daytoday 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 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
The Department of Homeless Services is recruiting for three (3) Community Assistants who will:
Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain agency and regulatory standards for health and sanitation and will perform other routine tasks as it relates to the provision of client services.
Maintain well cleaned restrooms, dorms, laundry rooms, common areas, outside perimeters, office space and other work areas, including the kitchen and cafeteria; remove and dispose litter and garbage; distribute and replenish toiletries and distribute and 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 the serving areas, and participate in food service; provide client escort service,
Assist in monitoring client program activities, monitor client crowd control, and perform other jobrelated duties as required.

Work Location: 430 E. 30th Street New York, NY 1001- Hours/Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 12 pm to 8 pm

Wednesday through Sunday 4 pm12 am
Wednesday through Sunday 8am4pmMinimum Qualifications1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Residency RequirementNew 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 also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.- Additional InformationThe 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.

Minimum Qualifications1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Residency RequirementNew 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 also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

Job ID

636284

Title code

56056

Civil service title

COMMUNITY ASSISTANT
Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

COMMUNITY ASSISTANT