The NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) seeks five (5) Community Coordinators to serve as Resource Specialists at the 30th Street Men's Intake Center for homeless single adult males. Under the direction of the Director of Client Resources, the candidates will make an initial recommendation on applicant’s alternatives to shelter based on a total assessment of the individual’s situation. The selected candidates will perform screening interviews for all single adult applicants; gather all applicant information including housing history and income; review and verify documents provided by the applicant; follow-up with applicant’s past housing resources to determine whether applicant can return to the community; conduct field work; provide an initial assessment of applicant’s psychiatric and substance abuse history and work with a Behavior Health Specialist as needed; and provide all other necessary screening of applicants. The Resource Specialists will work with clients who have housing options or other resources available in the community though mediation, referrals and other methods. The selected candidates will also conduct interviews with primary tenants, landlords, building superintendants, neighbors, other city agencies, institutional settings, private entities and any other collateral sources of information to obtain relevant information in connection with determining the applicant’s viability for housing within the community.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills; attention to detail. Ability to work in a professional manner with staff, the public, and a diverse and sometimes challenging population. Excellent people skills and conflict resolution skills. Strong computer and data entry skills.
To Apply
For City Employees, please go to Employee Self Service (ESS), click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and Search for Job ID # 137397 . For all other applicants, please go to NYC Careers by using the following link https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/ and search for Job ID # 137397.
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Hours/Shift
Various
Work Location
430 East 30 Street, New York NY
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 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.
12/13/2013
12/27/2013
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The City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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