Driver/Community Technician - Assessment Center

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BRC in New York City is seeking a full-time transport and facility assistant to support clients, coordinate housing placements, and handle program mail and phones. The role includes greeting visitors professionally and providing relief at various posts as needed.

Responsibilities include transporting clients to appointments, delivering supplies and documents, and providing emergency first aid/CPR when required. This position may require mandatory overtime and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CPR Certification or the ability to obtain certification required.
• NYC Fire Safety Guard Certification or the ability to obtain certification required.
• NYC Fire Safety Coordinator Certification preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire certification.
• Security guard license preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire license.
• Food Handler Certificate preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire certification.
• TB clearance when required.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness preferred; effectively communicate with others both in writing and orally; ability to maintain professional boundaries; basic computer literacy required. Bilingual abilities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation of clients to and from appointments, housing placements, and other placement points as needed.
• Delivery and pick up of supplies and program documents to and from various BRC programs and DHS facilities.
• When driving is not required, answer phones and handle program mail.
• Responsible for greeting visitors to the facility in a professional manner.
• Provide relief at various posts as needed.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Related duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver's license

CPR Certification

NYC Fire Safety Guard Certification

NYC Fire Safety Coordinator Certification

Security guard license

Food Handler Certificate

TB clearance

Job description

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with transportation of clients to and from appointments, housing placements, and other placement points as needed. Delivery and pick up of supplies and program documents to and from various BRC programs and DHS facilities. When driving is not required, Answer phones and Handle program mail. Responsible for greeting visitors to the facility in a professional manner. Provide relief at various posts as needed. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned. This position is subject to mandatory overtime.

HOURS

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required.


• Valid driver's license required.


• CPR Certification or the ability to obtain certification required.


• NYC Fire Safety Guard Certification or the ability to obtain certification required.


• NYC Fire Safety Coordinator Certification preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire certification.


• Security guard license preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire license.


• Food Handler Certificate preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire certification.


• TB clearance when required.


• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness preferred; effectively communicate with others both in writing and orally; ability to maintain professional boundaries; basic computer literacy required. Bilingual abilities a plus.

*Vacciantion preferred but not required*

MAKE AN IMPACT

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? 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. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.

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.

BENEFITS

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

1. Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.


2. 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.


3. Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.


4. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.