House Manager - Porter Ave.

The Doe Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Doe Fund in Brooklyn, NY seeks a House Manager for our Porter Ave Facility. Shift: 4pm - 12am.

You will supervise resident movement, assist with daily bed-signing counts, distribute start-up kits and OMNY cards, and oversee cleanliness and maintenance around the building. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least 1 year in residential house management, with F-80 and First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to certify.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1+ Year of Experience in Residential House Management
• Fire Safety and Alarm Systems (F-80) certified or willing to certify
• Familiarity with Special Populations (homeless, substance abuse, formerly incarcerated, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of service provision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Docs
• Knowledge of the DHS CARES Database is a plus
• Comfort and willingness to learn and navigate an internal tracking database (CTDB)
• First Aid/CPR certification or willing to certify

Responsibilities

• Supervise client movement throughout the facility and during meal times.
• Facilitate counting of clients in residence daily via signing of bed sheets.
• Provide clients with toiletries and start-up kits for new admissions.
• Provide clients with OMNY Cards and track distribution.
• Conduct facility inspections and ensure cleanliness of facility and outside areas.
• Coordinate rubbish and snow removal around the facility perimeter.
• Evaluate and document maintenance needs for facility and trainee rooms.
• Request supplies and equipment to maintain and clean facilities.
• Train in-house facility cleaning and laundry crews in proper performance.
• Document incidents via formal Incident Reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, P

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

DHS CARES Database

CTDB Internal Tracking Database

Job description

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Brooklyn, NY, US

Let’s Connect!

Are you ready to embark on a new career endeavor?

Join The Doe Fund on our mission to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and recidivism.

Our flagship Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) program provides paid transitional work experience, transitional housing, advanced occupational training, and comprehensive supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness. The Doe Fund is also one of New York City’s largest nonprofit developers of permanent, affordable, and supportive housing, with more than 1,900 units in operation or pre-development. The organization has an annual operating budget of $80 million and a full-time staff of nearly 500, a significant portion of whom are graduates of our programs.

We are currently seeking a House Manager to join our growing team at our Porter Ave. Facility.

Shift: 4pm - 12am

Responsibilities:

• Supervise client movement throughout the facility and during meal times.
• Facilitate counting of clients in residence daily via their signing of bed sheets.
• Provide clients with toiletries and start-up kits for new admissions.
• Provide clients with OMNY Cards and track the distribution of cards
• Conduct facility inspections and ensure the cleanliness of the facility and outside areas.
• Coordinate and oversee rubbish and snow removal in and around the perimeter of the facility.
• Evaluate and document required maintenance and preventive maintenance needs for facility and trainee rooms.
• Make requests to the Administrative Assistant Manager for supplies and equipment necessary to maintain and clean the facility, bathroom, grounds, and trainee rooms.
• Train in-house facility cleaning and laundry crews in proper work performance and behavior.
• Document incidents that occur via formal Incident Reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate:

• High School Diploma
• 1+ Year of Experience in Residential House Management
• Fire Safety and Alarm Systems (F-80) Certified or willing to get certified
• Familiarity with Special Populations (homeless, substance abuse, formerly incarcerated, etc.) & Basic Knowledge of Service Provision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Docs
• Knowledge of the DHS CARES Database is a Plus
• Comfort and Willingness to Learn and Navigate an Internal Tracking Database (CTDB)
• First Aid/CPR Certification or willing to get certification

Before you go, we want to assure you that we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of individuals who share our mission and who want to join us in working on the cutting-edge of important social issues.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we highly encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.