Community Technician - 119th

Community Technician - 119th Street - Friday-Tuesday 11pm-7:30am

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You will assist in monitoring this residential program for individuals experiencing homelessness, with a focus on maintaining a safe environment. The team engages individuals in an approachable and empathetic manner while performing rounds and addressing their varied needs. You will manage conflict or challenging behaviors with self‑awareness, emphasizing safety and building trust while understanding each person’s unique experience. You will screen residents and visitors at the front door, create written documentation including logbook entries, incident reports, and progress notes.

Manage inventory for supplies, maintain fire safety drills and logs, and provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance/NARCAN when needed. Assist with inspections and audits. Escort clients, serve meals as needed, and help maintain an orderly and clean facility. Related duties as assigned. This position is subject to mandatory overtime.

Full‑time 37.5 hours per week

• High School diploma or GED required
• CPR Certification or the ability to obtain certification required
• NYC Fire Safety Guard Certification or the ability to obtain certification required
• NYC Fire Safety Coordinator Certification preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire certification
• Security guard license preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire license
• Food Handler Certificate preferred; employees must be willing to attempt to acquire certification
• TB clearance when required
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness preferred; effectively communicate with others both in writing and orally; ability to maintain professional boundaries; basic computer literacy required;
  Bilingual abilities a plus
• Vaccination preferred but not required

• Competitive health and dental plans, covering spouse, domestic partner, and dependents
• Minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time; 403(b) pension plan with matching benefit paid by BRC
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) available to set aside pre‑tax dollars for health care, transit, and childcare

At BRC, 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 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 offers a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with clients, and grow personally and professionally.