What are the responsibilities and job description for the Porter/Driver - 146 Clay Street position at BRC?
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assist with transportation of clients to and from appointments, housing placements, detox, and other placement points as needed. Delivery and pick up of supplies and program documents to and from various BRC programs and DHS facilities. Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of both the interior and exterior of the facility. Receive and store all deliveries. Related duties as assigned.
HOURS :
Full-time 37.5 hours per week
- Tuesday-Saturday 3 : 00pm-11 : 30pm
QUALIFICATIONS :
Valid NY state driver's license required. High School Diploma / GED preferred. Ability to read, write, and speak English. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs. Good interpersonal skills. Be a member of Fire Safety Team.
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.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION :
In August 2012, BRC opened its first assessment center, which serves as a first point of contact for men entering the city shelter system. Located in a newly renovated loft-style building in Greenpoint Brooklyn, this 200 bed dormitory style residence is funded by the NYC Department of Homeless Services. BRC evaluates each individual who enters the program and links them to the housing and services that best meets their needs. In addition, as a result of our continued dialogue with DHS and community leaders, BRC has dedicated one dorm (20 beds) to street homeless men of the Greenpoint community, an unprecedented commitment by the shelter system to provide a community-based strategy to respond to a significant local need.
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 :
