Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.
We are in search of new talent in the following position...
Position: Front Desk Monitor
The Front Desk Monitor answers telephone calls and takes messages for staff, receives, and assists visitors, receives, and routes deliveries, aids residents, and controls front door access.
Wales Avenue Residence provides safe and supportive housing to two vulnerable populations: chronically homeless adults who struggle with a serious mental illness and/or substance use issues, and young adults who suffer from a mental illness and lack a support system, have one or more behavioral health disorders, or have recently aged out of foster care and are at risk of being homeless. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/housing
Location: Bronx, NY 10455
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Must possess a polite and pleasant manner, be efficient and firm, and have the ability to operate a busy front desk/security operation.
- Must be able to perform diverse tasks with ease and maintain confidentiality.
Front Desk Monitor Principal Responsibilities:
- Greet all visitors; assist them directly or announce their arrival to staff or residents.
- Ensure that all clients sign in and out as required.
- Route mail and deliveries as required.
- Handle or assist in crisis intervention.
- Follow assigned procedures in emergency situations.
- Conduct rounds at residence as assigned.
We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Prescription Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
And much more!
Please note: Benefits for part-time employees may vary.
To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about
VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!
Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.