Community Technician - Inwood - Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4:30pm

About the role

Join a team committed to engaging individuals in an approachable and empathetic manner while assisting in monitoring a residential program for individuals experiencing homelessness. This role focuses on maintaining a safe environment and addressing the varied needs of residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform rounds and address the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness with empathy and self-awareness.
• Manage conflict or challenging behaviors while emphasizing safety and building trust.
• Screen residents and visitors at the front door.
• Create written documentation, including logbook entries, incident reports, and progress notes.
• Manage inventory for supplies and maintain fire safety drills and logs.
• Provide emergency first aid, CPR assistance, and administer NARCAN when needed.
• Assist with inspections and audits.
• Escort clients and serve meals as needed.
• Help maintain an orderly and clean facility.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Bilingual abilities a plus.
• Vaccination preferred but not required.

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Benefits

• Eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work.
• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• Minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, transit, and childcare.