FAMILY HEALTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR
City of New York · New York City, New York, US
Job Description The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to preventing and addressi...
Job description
Job Description 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 NYC Department of Social Services (DSS) Health Services Office (HSO) works to improve the health of persons experiencing homelessness and of HRA clients by developing standards of care and protocols, using data to identify needs, develop and implement interventions, providing medical consultations, reviewing hospital referrals, managing substance use and harm reduction se...