Front Desk Monitor

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

2d•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. Stockholm Family Residence is a transitional family shelter residents learn essential skills that enable them to meet the challenges of everyday life. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/transitional-housing Location: Brooklyn, NY 11221

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.
Security License
Fire Guard (F-02)
CPR/First Aid
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.