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Jcc Manager

Posted on Feb. 6, 2026

  • Manhattan, United States of America
  • 75244.0 - 81144.0 USD (yearly)
  • Full Time

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JCC Manager

  • DEPT. OF HOMELESS SERVICES
Posted On: 02/06/2026
  • Full-Time
Location
MANHATTAN
  • Exam May Be Required
Department
Street Homelessness Solutions

Salary Range:
$75,244.00 – $81,144.00

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Job Description

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9

The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to preventing and addressing homelessness. In partnership with other City agencies and nonprofit organizations, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it begins, reduce street homelessness, provide temporary shelter, and connect individuals and families to stable housing all with a focus on accountability, empathy, and equity.

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 Street Homeless Solutions (SHS) Division runs a continuum of programs that help move street-homeless clients from the street and into transitional and permanent housing. The programs include Outreach, Safe Haven, Stabilization Beds and Drop-In programs. The program contracts outreach providers in New York City in every borough and within the subway system.

The Joint Command Center (JCC) conducts interagency rapid outreach deployment from a central location using precision mapping, client information, and rapid response to incoming notifications. 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 one (1) Administrative Community Relations Specialist (ACRS) NM-I, reporting directly to the Program Administrator, to function as a JCC Manager, who will:

  • Oversee the JCC Operations which includes both above ground and subway initiatives with special focus on the EOL initiative and joint operation initiatives.

  • Support the unit in prioritizing daily outreach activities.

  • Supervise Community level staff.

  • Oversee field assignments and the units Service Desk.

  • Follow up to ensure completion of activity and assignment logs and end of the shift reports.

  • Be responsible for liaising with the Program Administrators.

  • Responsible for receiving incoming referrals, triaging clients, review vacancy, and placement of clients.

  • Coordinate and participate in interagency joint operations with partnering city agencies which include, DSNY, CDOT, Parks Department, and DOB.

  • Perform field supervision of staff.

  • Offer engagements, perform assessments, and participate in analysis of potential clients.

  • Respond to Special Projects in the field; develop comprehensive case summaries.

  • Participate in Interdisciplinary Case Management Meetings.

  • Collaborative and coordinates resources for outreach special initiatives.

  • This position requires extensive field work several days per week.

Hours/Schedule: 4:00 PM x 12:00 AM RDOs

ADMIN COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPEC - 1002F


Minimum Qualifications


1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and four years of satisfactory, full-time community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, developing, evaluating and/or administering a large community service program or activity; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate education above the high school level may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years. Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, on the basis of 30 graduate credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 2 years. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational
equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time experience in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above.


Preferred Skills


- Experience working amongst homeless populations. - Knowledge of NYS Mental Health Laws. - Position requires extensive field work.

55a Program


This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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
769120
Posted until
04/06/2026
Title code
1002F
Civil service title
ADMIN COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPEC
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
JCC Manager
  • Experience Level:
    Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
260 Eleventh Ave., N.Y.
  • Category:
    Social Services
JCC Manager


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