Shelter Care & Safety Specialist

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) with matching

Tuition assistance and training

FSAs available

Job summary

Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) in New York City seeks a full-time position to assist in monitoring a residential program for individuals experiencing homelessness. You will maintain a safe environment, screen residents and visitors, and document incidents while serving meals and assisting with audits.

The role requires CPR and NYC Fire Safety certifications or the ability to obtain them, with overtime mandatory and the commitment to empathetic client engagement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPR Certification or ability to obtain certification required.
• NYC Fire Safety Guard Certification or ability to obtain certification required.
• NYC Fire Safety Coordinator Certification preferred; willingness to acquire certification.
• Security guard license preferred; willingness to acquire license.
• Food Handler Certificate preferred; willingness to acquire certification.
• TB clearance when required.
• Experience with individuals experiencing homelessness; strong written and verbal communication; bilingual abilities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring a residential program for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Perform rounds, address safety, and maintain a safe environment.
• Screen residents and visitors at front door; create logs and incident reports.
• Manage inventory, fire safety drills, and provide first aid/CPR/NARCAN when needed.
• Escort clients and serve meals; assist with inspections and audits.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills

Good communication

Bilingual abilities

Basic computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) in New York City seeks a full-time position to assist in monitoring a residential program for individuals experiencing homelessness. You will maintain a safe environment, screen residents and visitors, and document incidents while serving meals and assisting with audits.

The role requires CPR and NYC Fire Safety certifications or the ability to obtain them, with overtime mandatory and the commitment to empathetic client engagement.