About the Role
BRC staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need.
Responsibilities
- Patrol residence and report any observations leading to loss or damage of property.
- Monitor resident activities and act to restore order if needed.
- Make out reports as required.
- Act as escort for residents.
- Screen calls and visitors.
- Monitor the self-administration of medication.
- Complete incident reports.
- Prepare laundry schedule, census update, case assignments, roll call sheet, and client probation list.
- Help maintain transition and facilities logs.
- Monitor roll call sheet.
- Wake clients in the morning.
- Make periodic inspections of clients’ rooms.
- Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- HS diploma/GED required.
- Basic computer literacy required.
- CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.
Skills
- Bilingual, Spanish/English preferred.
- Valid drivers’ license preferred.
- CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.
Location
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
- The Bronx
- Queens
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- One year of experience was a security guard or counselor for the mentally ill preferred.
Education Level
- HS diploma/GED required.
- Some college preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
- A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
- A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
- Tuition assistance and 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.
About the Company
- At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.
- Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need.
- Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally.
- Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens.
- Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.
