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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 shelters. This position requires collaboration across departments to maintain 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 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, which may involve standing for extended periods.
- Assist in emergency building situations such as snow shoveling or spill cleanup.
- Work mandatory overtime, potentially including full double shifts.
Requirements
- Possession of a current NYS Security License at time of hire.
- Possession of an FDNY Certificate of Fitness (F-02 Fire Guard for Shelters) within 60 days of hire.
- Current 8-hour certificate.
- Current 16-hour certificate.
Skills
- Fire safety
- Emergency response
- Incident reporting
- Rule enforcement
- Attention to detail
Location
- Jamaica, Queens, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- NYS Security License
- FDNY Certificate of Fitness (F-02)
- 8-hour certificate
- 16-hour certificate
Salary/Compensations
- $40,950
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, 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 onsite programs to residents and the local community.
- Our goal is to positively impact families, enabling them to thrive long after leaving 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.
- We prohibit 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.