Assistant Safety Director

HELP USA INC; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HELP USA INC. is seeking an Assistant Safety Director in Brooklyn to help run a 24/7 safety program at a transitional housing shelter serving men with diagnosed mental illnesses.

You will supervise safety staff, recruit and orient new hires, and ensure adequate coverage and timely reports to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff. The role requires a NY State Security Guard License (F-02) and FDNY F-80, plus a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of shelter

Formación

• New York State Security Guard License, F-02, and FDNY F-80 required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills.
• Minimum of three years of security experience in a shelter environment, with supervisory experience.
• Ability to work with people experiencing homelessness and mental illness or other disadvantaged people.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to manage interpersonal relationships.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft applications.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Safety Director to plan, organize, and direct 24/7 safety program.
• Supervise Safety Tour Leaders: set priorities, provide feedback, guidance.
• Recruit, hire, and orient new safety staff with Safety Director.
• Set work schedules, approve time off, and address attendance issues.
• Plan team meetings, supervise individuals, promote safety goals and values.
• Develop and deliver training activities for Safety staff.
• Prepare administrative reports, including incident reports and counseling forms.
• Serve as Fire and Safety Director in the absence of the Safety Director.

Conocimientos

Security leadership

Customer service

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalency experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Program: Ascend| Bronx, New York 10454As Assistant Safety Director, you'll help maintain a safe and secure environment at one of our transitional housing shelters that is located in Brooklyn, New York, and provides temporary housing for men living with diagnosed mental illnesses. You'll work with the Safety Director to plan, organize, and direct a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week safety program that ensures a safe and secure site for our clients, staff, and visitors. Members of our safety staff are usually the first contact with our residents when they enter one of our facilities. In addition to ensuring residents’ safety, our safety staff help our residents feel welcome and set the tone for their stay.Supervising Safety Tour Leaders: setting safety staff priorities, communicating clear expectations, and providing ongoing feedback and guidance.Working with the Safety Director to recruit, hire, and orient new safety staff.Ensuring adequate safety staff coverage by setting work schedules, approving time off requests, and addressing time and attendance issues.Facilitating staff development and teamwork by planning and facilitating team meetings, holding regular individual supervision sessions with each team member, and cultivating responsibility for safety team goals and values.Assisting the Safety Director and others in the development and presentation of training activities for Safety staff.Preparing and submitting on time all necessary administrative reports, including incident reports, employee counseling forms, etc.Serving as Fire and Safety Director in the absence of the Safety Director.New York State Security Guard License, F-02, and FDNY F-80 required.High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills.Minimum of three years of security experience in a shelter environment, as well as prior supervisory experience.Capacity to work with people experiencing homelessness and mental illness or other disadvantaged people.Strong customer service orientation and ability to skillfully manage interpersonal relationships.Strong time management and organizational skills.Computer literacy with Microsoft applications.Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.