Safety Monitor - 4958

BronxWorks•New York, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. The Westchester Avenue Safe Haven (WASH) is a 63-bed, low-barrier shelter operated by BronxWorks for chronically street-homeless adults aged 50 and older. Rooted in the Housing First model, WASH provides comprehensive on-site services including case management, psychiatric and medical care, substance use support, meals, and assistance with housing placement. Referrals are made through NYC’s Street Homeless Outreach Teams, with the primary goal of transitioning clients into permanent housing.

Requirements

New York State Security Guard Registration Card.
16 Hour On-The-Job Security Guard Training Certificate.
HS diploma or GED are preferred but not required
Ability to write a clear and concise incident report.
Engaging personality and detailed orientated skills are essential.
Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.
Must obtain the following within 3 months of hire, and maintain throughout employment: • FDNY F80 Fire Safety Coordinator certification, FDNY F-02 Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard for Shelters, CPR/First Aid, Narcan administration, CPI Training/Certification
Ability to write clear and concise reports and emails and read with comprehension
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build trust and effective professional relationships
Ability to attend to details · Ability to adhere to schedules and established systems, meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology
Understanding of and commitment to organization’s mission, vision, and values
Ability and willingness to perform all duties as workload necessitates
Ability to climb stairs regularly
Ability to drag at least 80 pounds
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time
Ability to travel throughout New York City via public transportation
TB Test required with the first 120 days of employment

Nice To Haves

First Aid / CPR Certificate – Preferred.
New York Fire Department Certificate of Fitness as Fire Guard, Shelters – Preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the security of the premises and perform access control
Perform regular and frequent foot patrol of the entire facility, per schedule
Enforce facility, BronxWorks, Department of Homeless Services, and other regulatory policies and procedures · Promptly inform appropriate supervisors of problems, concerns, incidents
Act as a role model in maintaining order and promoting safety
Supervise and perform client service tasks, including providing information on meals, distributing passes, supporting enforcement of meal times
Act professionally and with empathy towards clients; utilize appropriate de-escalation, crisis intervention, and appropriate incident management skills
Respond promptly and in compliance with established policies and procedures to onsite observed or suspected physical or verbal altercations
Respond promptly and in compliance with established policies and procedures to onsite medical emergencies
Respond promptly and in compliance with established policies and procedures to observed or suspected child abuse and neglect
Act as the liaison with police and other emergency services
Act as designated Fire Safety Coordinator or Fire Guard as needed
Complete all required documentation of activities promptly, completely, and in the appropriate format (i.e.., written incident report, AWARD or CARES database, etc.)
Report on time and prepared for work for all scheduled shifts, gathering and providing information in compliance with policies and procedures
Remain at post until staff for the following shift are present and prepared to assume post
Participate in all trainings and staff meetings · Perform additional duties as assigned by a supervisor