Per Diem Community Technician - Midtown and Downtown Manhattan

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.
• 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, creates written documentation including logbook entries, incident reports, and progress notes.
• Manages inventory for supplies, maintains fire safety drills and logs, and provides emergency first aid, CPR assistance, and NARCAN when needed.
• Assists with inspections and audits.
• Escorts clients and serves meals as needed.
• Helps maintain an orderly and clean facility.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• CPR Certification or the ability to obtain certification is required.
• NYC Fire Safety Guard Certification or the ability to obtain certification is required.
• NYC Fire Safety Coordinator Certification is preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire certification.
• Security guard license is preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire license.
• Food Handler Certificate is preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire certification.
• TB clearance is required when necessary.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness is preferred.
• Effectively communicates with others both in writing and orally.
• Able to maintain professional boundaries.
• Basic computer literacy is required.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Vaccination is preferred but not required.