Bowery Residents' Committee · 1 day ago
Community Technician - Vanderbilt - Tuesday-Saturday 7am-3:30pm
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBowery Residents' Committee is dedicated to helping New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives. The Community Technician will assist in monitoring a residential program, ensuring a safe environment while engaging empathetically with individuals and managing various responsibilities such as screening residents, maintaining documentation, and providing support during emergencies.
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Responsibilities
Assist in monitoring this residential program for individuals experiencing homelessness, with a focus on maintaining a safe environment
Be part of a team with a commitment to engaging individuals in an approachable and empathetic manner while 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
Responsible for screening residents and visitors at front door, create written documentation, including logbook entries, incident reports and progress notes
Manage inventory for supplies, maintain fire safety drills and logs, and provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance/NARCAN when needed
Assist with inspections and audits
Escort clients and serve meals as needed
Help maintain an orderly and clean facility
Related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
TB clearance when required
basic computer literacy required
Preferred
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
Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness preferred
effectively communicate with others both in writing and orally
ability to maintain professional boundaries
Bilingual abilities a plus
Vaccination preferred but not required
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid sick time benefits
Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation
12 paid holidays
Additional paid sick and personal time
A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
Tuition assistance
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.
Company
Bowery Residents' Committee
BRC is one of New York City's largest providers of housing and services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Founded in 1971
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Muzzy Rosenblatt
CEO & President
Chance E. Morrison
Chief Equity Officer
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