About the Role
As a Safety Aide with Homes for the Homeless, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and comfort of families within our facilities. This position requires collaboration across departments and a commitment to maintaining a secure environment.
Responsibilities
- Patrol interior and exterior areas of the building.
- Monitor resident entry and exit by maintaining a sign-in log and requiring identification.
- Enforce rules and regulations.
- Prepare incident reports or maintenance tickets for hazardous or dangerous conditions.
- Learn and assist with the fire safety plan and evacuation procedures, including fire drills.
- Prepare for and assist in hazardous situations within the facility.
- Intervene in incidents and assist in emergencies throughout the building.
- Be attentive to post, potentially standing for extended periods.
- Assist in emergency building situations such as snow shoveling or spill cleanup.
- Work mandatory overtime, which may include full double shifts.
Requirements
- Possession of a current NYS Security License.
- Possession of a current 8-hour certificate.
- Possession of a current 16-hour certificate.
- Possession of an FDNY Certificate of Fitness (F-02 Fire Guard for Shelters) within 60 days of hire.
- F-80 (Certificate of Fitness for Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters) is a plus.
Skills
- Security
- Fire Safety
- Emergency Response
- Incident Reporting
Location
- Staten Island, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- $40,950
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- Employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan
- Commuter benefits
- Life insurance
- Work/Life Assistance Program
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- 10 sick days
- 3 personal days
- 12 paid holidays
About the Company
- Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC.
- Our family residences offer more than just a place to sleep, providing access to an array of onsite programs for residents and the local community.
- Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.
Equal Opportunity
- Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.
