What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver/Community Technician - 317 Bowery position at BRC?
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.This position is subject to mandatory overtime.Related duties as assigned.
HOURS :
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- Monday-Friday 10am-6 : 30pm
QUALIFICATIONS :
High School diploma or GED 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.
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 :
