City of New York

City of New York

DIRECTOR OF INTAKE

New York City, NY, United States · Director · Contract

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About the role

  • The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to preventing and addressing homelessness.
  • 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 is responsible for ensuring that the City's most vulnerable population can access shelter, according to eligibility criteria, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Responsibilities

  • DHS is committed to continuous improvement and employs innovative strategies to deliver high-quality services that support a swift transition from shelter to self-sufficiency.
  • The agency manages hundreds of facilities and operates with a large team as well as a several billion-dollar budget to meet the diverse needs of New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.
  • Liaise and interface with local Community Boards to promote and maintain cooperative relationships in the community.

Benefits

  • Respond to critical incidents and other significant events affecting clients' health and/or safety.
  • Be required to work on special initiatives as needed, based on 24/7 coverage.

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