Community Technician - Inwood - Tuesday-Saturday 4pm-12:30am

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You will assist in monitoring this residential program for individuals
experiencing homelessness, with a focus on maintaining a safe environment. Be
part of a team with a commitment to engaging individuals in an approachable and
empathetic manner while performing rounds and addressing the varied needs of
individuals experiencing homelessness. You will manage conflict or challenging
behaviors with self-awareness, emphasizing safety and building trust while
understanding each person's unique experience. You will also be responsible for
screening residents and visitors at front door, create written documentation,
including logbook entries, incident reports and progress notes. Manage inventory
for supplies, maintain fire safety drills and logs, and provide emergency first
aid/CPR assistance/NARCAN when needed. Assist with inspections and audits.
Escort clients and serve meals as needed. Help maintain an orderly and clean
facility. Related duties as assigned. This position is subject to mandatory
overtime.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR Certification or the ability to obtain certification required.
• NYC Fire Safety Guard Certification or the ability to obtain certification required.
• TB clearance when required.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness preferred
• Effectively communicate with others both in writing and orally
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries
• Basic computer literacy required.

Nice To Haves

• NYC Fire Safety Coordinator Certification preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire certification.
• Security guard license preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire license.
• Food Handler Certificate preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire certification.
• Bilingual abilities a plus.
• Vaccination Preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring a residential program for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Maintain a safe environment.
• Engage individuals in an approachable and empathetic manner.
• Perform rounds and address the varied needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Manage conflict or challenging behaviors with self-awareness.
• Screen residents and visitors at the front door.
• Create written documentation, including logbook entries, incident reports, and progress notes.
• Manage inventory for supplies.
• Maintain fire safety drills and logs.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance/NARCAN when needed.
• Assist with inspections and audits.
• Escort clients and serve meals as needed.
• Help maintain an orderly and clean facility.
• Related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work.
• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees