What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESOURCE SPECIALIST position at DEPT. OF HOMELESS SERVICES?
RESOURCE SPECIALIST
- DEPT. OF HOMELESS SERVICES
Posted on
10/20/2026
- Full-time
Location
MANHATTAN
- No exam required
Department
Family Services
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Job Description
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.
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, per eligibility criteria, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
The Department of Homeless Services is recruiting one (1) Community Coordinator to function as Resource Specialist at The Adult Family Intake Center (AFIC) who will:
- Cultivate relationships across diverse communities to provide new opportunities for clients and community-based homeless populations regarding housing alternatives to shelter. Provide information about these opportunities to staff and support community partners as they provide these opportunities to the homeless population.
- Conduct outreach, interviews, recruitment, and screening for housing alternatives to shelter with primary tenants, landlords, building superintendents, neighbors, other city agencies, institutional settings, private entities, and other collateral sources of information to obtain relevant information in connection with determining the applicant’s viability for housing within the community.
- Canvas the community and engage with the community-based homeless population to provide DHS shelter referrals and educate individuals about housing options or other resources available in the community through mediation, referrals, meetings, and other methods.
- Gather all applicant information, including housing history and income. Review and verify documents provided by the applicant. Perform screening interviews for single adult applicants. Follow up with applicants’ past housing resources to determine whether applicants can return to the community. Make an initial recommendation on applicants’ alternatives to shelter based on a total assessment of the individual’s situation.
- Perform fieldwork, including interviews and meetings with primary tenants, landlords, building superintendents, and neighbors.
- Complete all other necessary screenings of applicants who have housing options or other resources available in the community. Provide an initial assessment of applicants’ psychiatric and substance abuse histories and work with a Behavioral Health Specialist as needed.
Work Location: 39 Auburn Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11205
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
Minimum Qualifications
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 writing, communication, and computer skills. - Proficiency with CARES.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
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.
Additional Information
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.
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Job ID
807121
Posted until
12/19/2026
Title code
56058
Civil service title
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
RESOURCE SPECIALIST
- Experience level: Entry-Level
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
39 Auburn Pl, Brooklyn
- Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs
RESOURCE SPECIALIST
Salary : $62,868 - $72,298