What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director - 161 Lexington Avenue position at BRC?
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assist Program Director in managing day-to-day operational activities and overall safety of the facility. Supervise facility operations managers and supervisors, food handlers, and other assigned staff. Create, enforce and maintain facility procedures, including streamlining all related processes and ensuring timely completion of work orders. Maintain an adequate staffing pattern 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Liaise with contracted security to ensure facility safety is met. Assist in collection, preparation and submission of relevant documentation and reporting as required by agency and contractors. Coordinate with clinical team, including Assistant Director of Clinical Services, Stabilization to ensure developed clinical plans for clients are being met. Ensure operations staff are maintaining a safe environment by personally conducting regular rounds, engaging clients, and addressing the varied needs of individuals experiencing homelessness. Ensure compliance with DHS, OTDA, and NYFD mandates. Oversee inventory and coordinate ordering and distribution of operational and maintenance supplies. Provide emergency first aid / CPR assistance when needed. On-call responsibilities. Related duties assigned.
HOURS :
Full-time 37.5 hours per week
- Monday-Friday 8am-4 : 30pm
QUALIFICATIONS :
Masters in related field preferred. Requires significant experience directly supervising staff and managing residential facilities. With at least one year working with individuals experiencing homelessness. Experience, understanding of clients transitioning from street homelessness preferred. Effectively communicate with others both in writing and orally; computer proficiency required. Must have the ability to work in a high stress / high volume environment, while maintaining open communications with other components of treatment and operational teams. Bilingual abilities a plus. NYC Fire Safety Coordinator Certification, CPR Certification a plus or a willingness and ability to pass tests to acquire Fire Safety certification and First Aid / CPR certification.
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 :
