Safety Monitor

Position: Safety Monitor - 4898
Bronx Works 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 62 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.

Our family shelters are safe, welcoming spaces where families can stay temporarily while they work toward long-term stability. Program staff provide compassionate support, life-enhancing services, and community-based resources to help empower each family. Together, we guide families on their journey back to independence and into permanent housing.

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, Bronx Works, 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 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 (i.e.., 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• New York State Security Guard Registration Card.
• 16 Hour On-The-Job Security Guard Training Certificate.
• First Aid / CPR Certificate - Preferred.
• New York Fire Department Certificate of Fitness as Fire Guard, Shelters - Preferred.
• Ability to write a clear and concise incident report.
• Engaging personality and detailed orientated skills are essential.
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.

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

• 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.

Bronx Works seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. Bronx Works is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing…