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DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: You will assist in monitoring this residential program for individuals experiencing homelessness, with a focus on maintaining a safe environment. Be part of a team with a commitment to engaging individuals in an approachable and empathetic manner while performing rounds and addressing the varied needs of individuals experiencing homelessness. You will manage conflict or challenging behaviors with self-awareness, emphasizing safety and building trust while understanding each person's unique experience. You will also be responsible for screening residents and visitors at 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 and serve meals as needed. Help maintain an orderly and clean facility. This position is subject to mandatory overtime. QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED 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. HOURS: Various evening and overnight shifts available BENEFITS: BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including: Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents. A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC. Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare. Compensation $34,437 ($17.66/hour)

@16/hr 1199 SEIU Union Membership and benefits after waiting period Driver's License Required Multiple Shifts Available Know, understand, and follow the NADSP Code of Ethics. • Recognize, prevent, and Report Abuse. • Support individuals’ unique capacities, personalities, and potential. • Advocate with, and help individuals to self-advocate. • Support individuals’ emotional, physical, and personal well-being. • Respect the human dignity and uniqueness of each individual. • Assist individuals to achieve and exceed their personal goals. • Demonstrate the ability to support positive behavior. • Demonstrates teamwork with the individual, co-workers, and families in implementing positive behavioral support strategies, consistent with available behavioral support plans. Support the individuals by providing a comfortable, functional, and positive environment. • Provide structure and support for the individuals. • Demonstrate respect for all people. • Demonstrates the ability to effectively teach skills to individuals. • Assist individuals to perform activities of daily living as independently as possible. Some hands-on assistance may be required. • Assist individuals with personal hygiene and ensure they the individuals are clean, well-groomed, and appropriately dressed at all times. Some hands-on assistance may be required. • Attain and maintain Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) certification (full-time and part-time positions only), and administer medication when required. • Implement goal methodologies, collect accurate data and accurately complete paperwork. • Communicate effectively with individuals served, team members, families, visitors, and others. • Participate in the planning and implementation of recreational activities. • Implement daily operations of the assigned residence. • Ensure all required documentation is accurately completed including but not limited to data, daily logs, and incident reports, • Attain and maintain certification in all mandatory training. • Perform SCIP-R, CPR, and First Aid as required; intervene and assist with behavioral issues. • Demonstrates knowledge of and attends to the medical, physical, psychological, and health needs of the individuals as required. • Ensure the safety of individuals in everyday situations as well as environmental emergencies. • Drive Agency vehicles to transport individuals, e.g. community outings, medical appointments, etc. • Prepare and cook meals according to the individual nutritional plan. Shop for food items as needed and ensure leftover food is stored properly. Perform basic kitchen maintenance tasks such as but not limited to emptying the trash and washing dishes. • Adhere to a pre-determined weekly schedule, working the hours scheduled per workweek including weekends, overnights, holidays, day, and/or evening shifts. • Attend and actively participate in training programs and staff meetings. • Adhere to and promote the mission, culture, and practices of the Agency.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide direct supervision to a team of Community Technicians. Assist Operations Coordinator with the oversight of departmental tasks and goals. This includes, but is not limited to, record keeping, statistical reports, unit coverage, and client care/crisis intervention. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. HOURS: Full-time 37.5 hours per week Tues-Sat 11pm-7:30am Saturday-Wednesday 3:00pm-11:30pm Saturday-Wednesday 11pm-7:30am QUALIFICATIONS: H.S. diploma/GED required. B.A. preferred. At least one-year supervisory experience preferred. Experience working with homeless, mentally ill, and substance abuse populations preferred. Experience working in residential settings also preferred. Very good writing skills and computer literacy required. BENEFITS BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including: Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents. A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC. Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare. Compensation $42,496/$21.79 per hour PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: In August 2012, BRC opened its first assessment center, which serves as a first point of contact for men entering the city shelter system. Located in a newly renovated loft-style building in Greenpoint Brooklyn, this 200 bed dormitory style residence is funded by the NYC Department of Homeless Services. BRC evaluates each individual who enters the program and links them to the housing and services that best meets their needs. In addition, as a result of our continued dialogue with DHS and community leaders, BRC has dedicated one dorm (20 beds) to street homeless men of the Greenpoint community, an unprecedented commitment by the shelter system to provide a community-based strategy to respond to a significant local need.