About the Role
The Front Desk Monitor answers telephone calls and takes messages for staff, receives and assists visitors, receives and routes deliveries, aids residents, and controls front door access at the Lydia E. Hoffman Family Residence, a transitional family shelter.
Responsibilities
- Greet all visitors; assist them directly or announce their arrival to staff or residents.
- Ensure that all clients sign in and out as required.
- Route mail and deliveries as required.
- Handle or assist in crisis intervention.
- Follow assigned procedures in emergency situations.
- Conduct rounds at residence as assigned.
Requirements
- Must possess a polite and pleasant manner, be efficient and firm, and have the ability to operate a busy front desk/security operation.
- Must be able to perform diverse tasks with ease and maintain confidentiality.
Skills
- Ability to operate a busy front desk/security operation
- Crisis intervention
- Maintaining confidentiality
Location
- Bronx, NY 10460
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Prescription Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
About the Company
- Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester.
- Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.
- Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day.
- If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
Equal Opportunity
- VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.
