Front Desk Monitor

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc. • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays. Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position: Position: Front Desk Monitor The Front Desk Monitor answers telephone calls and takes messages for staff, receives, and assists visitors, receives, and routes deliveries, aids residents, and controls front door access. East New York Residence is a single room occupancy residence (SRO) that provides permanent, supportive housing to formerly homeless single adults, including veterans and those suffering from mental illness. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/permanent-supportive-housing

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must possess a polite and pleasant manner, be efficient and firm, and have the ability to operate a busy front desk/security operation.
• Must be able to perform diverse tasks with ease and maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarms (F80) certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors; assist them directly or announce their arrival to staff or residents.
• Ensure that all clients sign in and out as required.
• Route mail and deliveries as required.
• Handle or assist in crisis intervention.
• Follow assigned procedures in emergency situations.
• Conduct rounds at residence as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED