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Summary
Deputy Commissioner
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, reduces street homelessness, provides temporary shelter, and connect individuals and families to stable housing 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.
Reporting to the DHS Chief of Shelter Operations, The Deputy Commissioner for Families with Children and Special Populations leads key initiatives that reduce family homelessness, expedite permanent placements, and coordinate across city agencies. This role manages a share of the division's $400 million budget and helps lead the approximately 500 staff dedicated to family and special population programs.
Hours/Schedule: Mon-Friday 8:00 am 4pm Based on 24/7 coverage.
Job ID: 777787
Posted until: 06/15/2026
Title code: 10056
Civil service title: ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOC
Title classification: Competitive-1
Business title: DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
Job level: M6
Number of positions: 1
Work location: 33 Beaver St, New York Ny
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Job Description
Deputy Commissioner
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, reduces street homelessness, provides temporary shelter, and connect individuals and families to stable housing 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.
Reporting to the DHS Chief of Shelter Operations, The Deputy Commissioner for Families with Children and Special Populations leads key initiatives that reduce family homelessness, expedite permanent placements, and coordinate across city agencies. This role manages a share of the division's $400 million budget and helps lead the approximately 500 staff dedicated to family and special population programs.
Hours/Schedule: Mon-Friday 8:00 am 4pm Based on 24/7 coverage.
Job ID: 777787
Posted until: 06/15/2026
Title code: 10056
Civil service title: ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOC
Title classification: Competitive-1
Business title: DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
Job level: M6
Number of positions: 1
Work location: 33 Beaver St, New York Ny
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