What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Aide - Longwood position at Homes for the Homeless?
Job Description
SAFETY AIDE
We are excited to invite a passionate and experienced Safety Aide to join our team! Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for an experienced Safety Aide for our Families w/ Children facility located in the Longwood area of the Bronx. As a Safety Aide, you will play a pivotal role in our organization, working within the security department, but collaborating with other units to ensure the safety and comfort of the families we serve. Safety Aides are required to have a current NYS Security License at time of hire. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve.
About Homes For The Homeless, Inc.
Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 12 paid holidays.
Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.
SALARY:
$35,336
SAFETY AIDE
We are excited to invite a passionate and experienced Safety Aide to join our team! Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for an experienced Safety Aide for our Families w/ Children facility located in the Longwood area of the Bronx. As a Safety Aide, you will play a pivotal role in our organization, working within the security department, but collaborating with other units to ensure the safety and comfort of the families we serve. Safety Aides are required to have a current NYS Security License at time of hire. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve.
About Homes For The Homeless, Inc.
Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Patrol interior and exterior areas of building and report any safety hazards or unusual conditions to Safety Aides, Safety Supervisors and Director of Security.
- Monitor the entry and exit of residents by maintaining a sign-in log and requiring identification.
- Maintain daily log of all visitors and vendors as directed by a Safety Supervisor.
- Prepare incident reports or maintenance tickets on hazardous or dangerous conditions including, but not limited to child safety issues and fire hazards.
- Complete rounds of the building throughout a 7-hour shift.
- Accompany the family services department on their room inspections and unit wellness checks.
- Valid NYS Security Guard License.
- Current 8-hour certificate.
- 16-hour certificate.
- F-02 (Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard for Shelters) is a plus. F-02 must be obtained within 2 months of employment.
- F-80 (Certificate of Fitness for Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters) is a plus.
In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 12 paid holidays.
Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.
SALARY:
$35,336
Salary : $35,336
