BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 37 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

BronxWorks is hiring Fifthteen (15) Safety Monitor for the Stebbins Program

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensure the security of the premises and perform access control · Perform regular and frequent foot patrol of the entire facility, per schedule 
• Enforce facility, BronxWorks, Department of Homeless Services, and other regulatory policies and procedures 
• Promptly inform appropriate supervisors of problems, concerns, incidents 
• Act as a role model in maintaining order and promoting safety 
• Supervise and perform client service tasks, including providing information on meals, distributing passes, supporting enforcement of meal times 
• Act professionally and with empathy towards clients; utilize appropriate de-escalation, crisis intervention, and appropriate incident management skills 
• Respond promptly and in compliance with established policies and procedures to onsite observed or suspected physical or verbal altercations 
• Respond promptly and in compliance with established policies and procedures to onsite medical emergencies 
• Respond promptly and in compliance with established policies and procedures to observed or suspected child abuse and neglect 
• Act as the liaison with police and other emergency services · Act as designated Fire Safety Coordinator or Fire Guard as needed 
• Complete all required documentation of activities promptly, completely, and in the appropriate format (ie., written incident report, AWARD or CARES database, etc.) 
• Report on time and prepared for work for all scheduled shifts, gathering and providing information in compliance with policies and procedures
• Remain at post until staff for the following shift are present and prepared to assume post 
• Participate in all trainings and staff meetings
• Perform additional duties as assigned by a supervisor

 WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Operates in a residential facility for single adults and/or families with onsite social service and office environments 
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machines 
• Facilities operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with 8-16 hour shifts 
• Employees may be assigned to more than one facility if necessary 

 QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience or training as a security guard or safety monitor Certifications & Licenses Required: 
• New York State Security Guard Registration Card 
• 16 Hour On-The-Job Security Guard Training Certificate 
• Must obtain the following within 3 months of hire, and maintain throughout employment: FDNY F80 Fire Safety Coordinator certification, FDNY F-02 Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard for Shelters, CPR/First Aid, Narcan administration, CPI Training/Certification 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 
• Ability to climb 120 standard stairs within 2 minutes. 
• Ability to drag an 80-pound canvas bag 30 feet on a tile floor within 30 seconds. 
• Ability to lift a 40-pound bucket and place it on a standard height table within 30 seconds. 
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time. 
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation. 
• ‘TB Test required with the first 120 days of employment’ 

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.