Front Desk Monitor

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) seeks a Front Desk Monitor for the Commonwealth Veterans Residence in Bronx, NY. You will greet visitors, manage sign-ins, route deliveries, assist residents, and help maintain front desk security.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, a polite and firm manner, ability to handle busy operations, and discretion with confidential information. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Polite, efficient and firm demeanor for a busy front desk.
• Ability to perform diverse tasks and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and announce arrival to staff or residents.
• Ensure clients sign in and out as required.
• Route mail and deliveries as required.
• Handle or assist in crisis intervention.
• Follow procedures in emergency situations.
• Conduct rounds at residence.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Skills

Polite and pleasant manner

Efficient and firm

Operate front desk/security operation

Maintain confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: Front Desk Monitor

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.

Commonwealth Veterans Residence is a single room occupancy (SRO) residence that provides permanent, supportive housing to formerly homeless single veteran men and women, including those diagnosed with behavioral health issues. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser.

Location: Bronx, NY 10472

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 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.

Certifications that are required within 90 days of hire – VOA will cover the cost

• Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarms (F80).

Front Desk Monitor Principal 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.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Benefits

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And many more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser:

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.