BRONX HUB PROJECT MANAGER

About this role

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). DHS’s mission statement is to prevent homelessness, when possible, address street homelessness, provide safe temporary shelter, and connect New Yorkers experiencing homelessness to suitable housing. The New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Cash, Food and Rental Assistance as well as Medicaid.

The DSS Medical and Health Services Office aims to improve the health and well-being of individuals who are experiencing homelessness reduce morbidity and mortality and increase access to care that supports readiness for independent living. The office develops and implements public health initiatives and evidence-based prevention programs for clients in shelters, safe havens, and those living on the streets.

The Health Service Office is launching the Bronx Hub Project to reduce street homelessness and substance use risks among individuals congregating in public spaces in the South Bronx. The project will collaborate with City and State agencies and community-based organizations to identify the root causes of persistent street homelessness and public substance use in the region and design interventions that support successful transitions to harm reduction and substance use programs, health care facilities, shelters, safe havens, or permanent housing. Project staff will: Take a leadership role in interagency task forces to identify individuals experiencing homelessness in public spaces; Coordinate transitions into shelters or safe havens when appropriate and deploy street-based health care services as needed; Strengthen the capacity of local shelters and safe havens to provide onsite risk reduction services and link clients to medical, substance use, mental health,...