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- The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) 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, reducing street homelessness and assisting New Yorkers as they transition from shelter into appropriate permanent housing.
- The Division of Shelter Intake is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Agencys Single Adult, Adult Families and Families with Childrens intake and assessment sites, both directly run and contracted providers.
- Oversee full compliance with all applicable legal mandates, Agency Standards, and regulatory requirements: such as NYC Building Department codes, NYC Fire Department regulations, NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) rules governing homeless shelters, NYS Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH) regulations, and the Callahan Consent Decree governing clients' shelter rights.
- Supervise management of program capacity; oversee the timely provision of bed assignments for new and returning clients and will work closely with Vacancy Control to coordinate transports and report shelter census and bed availability figures.
- Manage the provisions of social services, provide direction and support to ensure programmatic goals and objectives are achieved, clients social service needs are met, and independent living plans are developed, monitored, and executed.
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