COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - City of New York : Job Details

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 not-for-profit partners, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it occurs, reduce street homelessness, and assist New Yorkers in transitioning from shelter into appropriate permanent housing. DHS is responsible for the 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 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 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

The Department of Homeless Services is recruiting for one (1) Community Associate to function as an Intake Worker who will:

Work Location: 400-430 E. 30TH Street, New York, NY

Hours/Schedule: 12:00 pm – 8 pm Saturday - Wednesday

Qualification Requirements:1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 above.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

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 the interview.

The 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.