Porter - Third Street Women’s Residence

Introduction

Henry Street Settlement is like no other organization, and our positions are not ordinary jobs. Every day Henry Street’s dedicated team carries out a 130-year blueprint of service to our community established by our founder, Lillian Wald, in 1893.

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Job Overview

• Division/Department: TSH/Third Street Women’s Residence
• Schedule: 35 hours per week, Sunday - Thursday 8am - 4pm including holidays and weekends
• Type: Regular, Full-time
• Pay: $22 Per hour
• Location: Fully onsite, Lower East Side, NYC
• Exemption Type: Non-exempt

Organizational Overview:

Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity to enrich lives and expand human progress for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services, arts, and health care programs. Building on its 125+year legacy of innovation and effective programming, Henry Street offers more than 50 programs and is one of New York City’s largest social service agencies.

Program Overview:

The Third Street Women’s Residence, using a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, provides transitional shelter and supportive services to 79 homeless women with behavioral concerns like substance use and mental health, seeking permanent housing. Staff support residents in developing life skills, managing mental health conditions, and connecting them to community-based resources to achieve stability in permanency.

Position Overview:

The Porter is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment within a 24-hour residential shelter serving women experiencing homelessness and behavioral health challenges. This role is essential to supporting the daily operations of the program and ensuring a respectful and well-maintained space for both residents and staff in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate professionalism, reliability, strong attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm and solution-oriented in challenging situations.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, dependable, and committed to supporting the mission of the program through consistent and quality service. Flexibility in scheduling, including availability for weekends and holidays as needed, is important to effectively support the 24-hour nature of the shelter environment.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in compliance with NYC Department of Health, NYC Fire Department, OTDA, DHS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Clean offices, restrooms, client and program spaces, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, wiping down surfaces and fixtures, and sanitizing on a daily basis.
• Remove trash and recycling.
• Seasonal cleaning of buildings, including windows, sidewalks, sweeping and snow removal.
• Stock supplies and equipment.
• Set-up and break-down for activities, events and meetings as needed.
• Prepare client areas for intake, discharge, move-ins, and move-outs.
• Report maintenance or repair needs to supervisor.
• Responsible for the safety and security of Henry Street Settlement property.
• Assist in maintaining building equipment and supplies.
• Provide vacation relief as needed.
• Responsible for repairs and other assignments as directed by supervisor.

Essential Physical

Job Functions:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., move, stand, squat, and walk.
• Capable of walking up and down multiple flights of stairs throughout the day.
• Able to stand for long periods of time as needed.
• Ability to work onsite in the Lower East Side.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 years of demonstrated experience in janitorial service industry.
• Experience working with janitorial cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Self-motivated and highly organized.
• Must be detail oriented, patient and capable of following directions.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Position requires lifting and ladder time.
• Computer skills a plus.

• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Worker Type:
  Regular (Benefits Eligible)
• References Required? Yes
• Background Check Required? Yes
• Proof of Education Required? Yes