The Department of Homeless Services leads a 24/7/365 Street Homelessness Solutions – Joint Command Center (JCC) that conducts interagency rapid outreach deployment from a central location using precision mapping, client information, and rapid response to incoming notifications. The JCC’s functions include street and subway level canvasses and engagements with homeless individuals. This initiative partners existing homeless response and prevention programs with a series of new initiatives that have been designed to better identify, engage, and transition homeless New Yorkers to appropriate services and, ultimately, permanent housing.
The Department of Homeless Services is recruiting for four (4) Community Coordinators, reporting to the Joint Command Center, to function as a Crisis Coordinator, who will be responsible for the following duties:
Penn Station, Jamaica Station, Atlantic Avenue Station and other areas in
subways and above ground by coordinating efforts with agency partners
terminals that include Penn Station, Atlantic Avenue Stations, Jamaica Station and others
contracted outreach teams on clinical interventions
as Penn Station, Jamaica Station, Atlantic Avenue Station and other areas
and provides real time strategizing with partner agencies to overcome client
or resource challenges.
reviews and approves end of day reports, offers coaching and guidance
manages staffs’ time and leave, and all functions related to supervision.
corrective action plan
such as Amtrak, MTA, BRC, City Department of Transportation,
Department of Buildings, Parks Dept., DSNY, State Department of
Transportation and others; community boards; faith-based organizations,
community-based organizations; and other organizations and individuals in
defined areas to discuss and address neighborhood, community, and
City-wide concerns and challenges regarding homelessness and homeless individuals
Community-based (field) work is an essential component of the position and
will require extensive walking
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
Additional Information
**LOAN FORGIVENESS
The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DSS/HRA/DHS qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements.
Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
In addition, the Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services/Department of Homeless Services offers competitive salaries and the following benefits:
Generous Pension Plans (The New York Employees’ Retirement System);
401(k) and Roth 457 Retirement Savings Programs;
U.S. Savings Bonds Flexible Spending Program;
Health Benefits, Dental, Vision Coverage, Prescription Drug Program;
Training and Professional Development;
Opportunity for Scholarship; College Savings Program;
Paid Holidays and Generous Annual Leave.
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Hours/Shift
TBD
Work Location
260 Eleventh Ave., 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.
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