Front Desk Monitor- Night

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

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.
We are in search of new talent in 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
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11212

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.
• Certifications that are required within 90 days of hire – VOA will cover the cost: Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarms (F80).

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
• And much more!
• Please note: Benefits for part-time employees may vary.

What This Job Offers

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