Per Diem Community Technician - Tillary Shelter
About The Position
You will assist in monitoring this residential program for individuals experiencing homelessness, with a focus on maintaining a safe environment. Be part of a team with a commitment to engaging individuals in an approachable and empathetic manner while performing rounds and addressing the varied needs of individuals experiencing homelessness. You will manage conflict or challenging behaviors with self-awareness, emphasizing safety and building trust while understanding each person's unique experience. You will also be responsible for screening residents and visitors at front door, create written documentation, including logbook entries, incident reports and progress notes. Manage inventory for supplies, maintain fire safety drills and logs, and provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance/NARCAN when needed. Assist with inspections and audits. Escort clients and serve meals as needed. Help maintain an orderly and clean facility. Related duties as assigned. This position is subject to mandatory overtime.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED 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.
- 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.
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness preferred
- Bilingual abilities a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring a residential program for individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Maintain a safe environment.
- Engage individuals in an approachable and empathetic manner.
- Perform rounds and address the varied needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Manage conflict or challenging behaviors with self-awareness.
- Screen residents and visitors at front door.
- Create written documentation, including logbook entries, incident reports and progress notes.
- Manage inventory for supplies.
- Maintain fire safety drills and logs.
- Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance/NARCAN when needed.
- Assist with inspections and audits.
- Escort clients and serve meals as needed.
- Help maintain an orderly and clean facility.
- Related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
