Community Technician - Beaver Pond - Tuesday-Saturday 12am-8:30am
Bowery Residents' Committee · Queens, NY · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring the residential program for individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Maintain a safe environment by performing rounds and addressing the varied needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Engage individuals in an approachable and empathetic manner.
- Manage conflict or challenging behaviors with self-awareness, emphasizing safety and building trust while understanding each person's unique experience.
- Screens residents and visitors at the front door.
- Create written documentation, including logbook entries, incident reports, and progress notes.
- Manage inventory for supplies, conduct fire safety drills and logs, and provide emergency first aid, CPR assistance, and NARCAN when needed.
- Auxiliary with inspections and audits.
- Escort clients and serve meals as needed.
- Help maintain an orderly and clean facility.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
- TB clearance when required.
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness preferred.
- Effectively communicate with others both in writing and orally.
- Able to maintain professional boundaries.
- Basic computer literacy required.
- Bilingual abilities a plus.
- Vaccination preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
- A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
- A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
- Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit, and childcare.