Community Life Associate - Men's Dorm, Tribeca Campus

The Bowery Mission; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,582 - 35,012; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in New York seeks a Community Life Associate for the Men's Dorm. This role involves creating a trauma-informed environment and fostering healthy relationships with residents. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, along with relevant experience. The position offers a shift from Thursday to Monday or Friday to Tuesday at a rate of $21.63 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience with strong relational skills.
• Embrace the organization’s Statement of Faith.
• Strong conflict resolution and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and orient residents and volunteers.
• Model and coach independent living skills.
• Promote healthy communication.
• Oversee schedules and ensure safety.
• Conduct hourly rounds and submit reports.

Skills

Relational skills

Conflict resolution

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Community Life Associate - Men's Dorm, Tribeca Campus

Join to apply for the Community Life Associate - Men's Dorm, Tribeca Campus role at The Bowery Mission.

The Bowery Mission is a Christian, faith‑based organization committed since the 1870s to serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. We meet essential needs and create a transformative community with men, women, children, and families in New York so that we can together overcome homelessness and poverty and flourish.

As a member of the Choose Help team, the Community Life Associate works collaboratively to create a safe, welcoming, and trauma‑informed environment that fosters healthy relationships with God and others. This position requires the Community Life Associate to work in the Men's Dorm, overseeing residents during their shift.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and orienting residents and volunteers.
• Modeling and coaching independent living skills.
• Promoting healthy communication.
• Overseeing schedules.
• Ensuring safety by conducting hourly rounds and scheduled fire drills.
• Submitting timely progress and incident reports and working collaboratively with Community Life and Shared Services teams.

Shift Schedule

• Shift #1: Thursday - Monday, 3 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (Tue./Wed. Off)
• Shift #2: Friday - Tuesday, 3 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (Wed./Thurs. Off)

Requirements

• Embrace the organization’s Statement of Faith.
• 2‑3 years of relevant experience with demonstrated strong relational skills.
• High School diploma, GED or higher.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly relational with strong interpersonal skills.
• Computer and email proficiency.

Preferred

• Certified in Mental Health First Aid.
• Certified in Non‑violent Crisis Intervention.
• Motivational Interviewing.
• Trauma‑informed Care.
• Certified in First Aid/CPR, F‑80 Fire Safety.
• Associate degree in a relevant area.
• Naloxone Training.

Salary: $21.63 per hour

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to qualified candidates who are selected for interviews. We sincerely appreciate all candidates for their interest in The Bowery Mission.