Part-time Desk Clerk - Liberty Homes

Bowery Residents' Committee•New York, NY

About The Position

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to this city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs. Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city. Liberty Homes is a permanent supported housing facility with 46 units funded by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The program serves disabled and formerly homeless single adults, couples and families. In addition to providing permanent housing for its tenants, Liberty Homes offers a variety of services aimed at helping clients maintain their independence and build a community of support among peers, including case management, referrals to medical facilities, health education, psychiatric management, employment search and retention assistance, parenting training, entitlement support and money management, recreational activities, and assistance with activities of daily living. BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including: 1. Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents. 2. 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. 3. Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development. 4. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.

Requirements

HS diploma or GED required
Good reading, writing and verbal skills
Basic computer literacy required
CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR

Nice To Haves

Experience with homeless population and crisis intervention preferred
Vaccination preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Monitor building entrance, make rounds to ensure security of premises
Enter data into log book and answer phones
Light clerical work and filing
Communicate with residents regarding passes for visitors, sign up sheets for activities, and groups
Note incidents in log book, as well as email with daily/nightly reports to staff
Attend quarterly staff meetings and staff trainings
Interface with EMS, police, and hospitals
Learn fire response system and obtain Certificate of Fitness from FDNY
Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed
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.

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