Driver/Community Technician - Assessment Center

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

6d

About The Position

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Assist with transportation of clients to and from appointments, housing
placements, and other placement points as needed. Delivery and pick up of
supplies and program documents to and from various BRC programs and DHS
facilities. When driving is not required, Answer phones and Handle program mail.
Responsible for greeting visitors to the facility in a professional manner.
Provide relief at various posts as needed. Provide emergency first aid/CPR
assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned. This position is subject to
mandatory overtime.

MAKE AN IMPACT

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 our 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license 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 with transportation of clients to and from appointments, housing placements, and other placement points as needed.
• Delivery and pick up of supplies and program documents to and from various BRC programs and DHS facilities.
• Answer phones and Handle program mail when driving is not required.
• Responsible for greeting visitors to the facility in a professional manner.
• Provide relief at various posts as needed.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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