Shift Supervisor, The Gathering Place Drop-In Center

CAMBA•New York, NY

2d•$29 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. The Gathering Place is a Brooklyn Drop-In Center serving 125 homeless men and women 18 years and older. The Center is open 24-hours-a-day / 7-days-a-week and provides a safe, sanitary, and stable alternative to the street. The Center uses an individualized and flexible approach to serve the hard-to-reach homeless population. Center services include: two nutritious meals a day; shower and laundry facilities; access to clothing, mail and telephone services; recreational activities; intensive case management services; benefits/entitlements assistance; and, comprehensive medical and mental healthcare services, including acupuncture, substance abuse counseling and treatment referral services. The Center’s goal is to re-connect clients to treatment services and assist in their transition to temporary shelter and/or permanent housing. The Center is equipped for handicapped accessibility and has central heat and air conditioning.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 3 years applicable experience, or Associate's degree and 2 years experience, or Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
Develop, implement and manage a preventive maintenance plan that ensures all facility standards are met.
Ensure staff attends all necessary universal precaution trainings.
Train direct reporting staff on facility operations and proper use of all equipment in accordance with DHS requirements.
Report any and all inoperable tools/equipment to Assistant Program Manager (Sec./Oper.).
Provide and/or oversee the provision of minor repairs and improvements to facility not otherwise provided by facility landlord or DHS staff, i.e. installation of locks, painting plastering, and small plumbing repairs.
Provide and/or oversee the provision of maintenance to the facility through daily cleaning of dormitory, bathrooms, hallways, staff offices, etc.
Ensure proper maintenance inventory and storage of all maintenance equipment, supplies and tools.