Front Door Monitor – Bronx

August 12th, 2022
Front Door Monitor – Bronx

Front Door Monitor – Bronx

  • Full Time
  • Entry Level
  • Applications have closed
Job Category: Other
Location: The Bronx
Job Sectors: Other
Salary Range:

Founded in 1994, New Destiny Housing Corporation is a New York City non-profit with the mission of ending the cycle of violence for low-income families and individuals at risk of homelessness and domestic violence by connecting them to safe, permanent housing and services. To achieve our mission, we build and manage permanent, affordable housing with on-site services; offer innovative programs that empower domestic violence survivors to find and retain affordable housing; and educate and advocate to expand access to permanent housing resources for low-income families.

 

New Destiny is seeking a full-time Front Door Monitor for a service-enriched affordable housing building in the Bronx. The Front Door Monitor is responsible for maintaining the safety and well-being of the tenants, staff, and of the assigned building. The Front Door Monitor will work as part of the Family Support Program team which provides on-site support services for tenants and with the on-site superintendent. The Front Door Monitor is expected to use his/her judgment to determine the most appropriate course of action for a given situation. The Font Desk Monitor reports directly to the Program Director or Tenant Support Coordinator. The Front Door Monitor is required to work Tuesdays through Thursdays from 5:00 pm to 12:00 am and Fridays and Saturday from 6:00 pm to 1:00 am.

 

Front Desk Monitor Responsibilities:

  • Maintain the security of the building and its immediate surroundings (e.g., front steps, backyard) by monitoring and, if appropriate, reporting suspicious or unusual activity to the Regional Director and/or the police, if necessary.
  • Patrol interior hallways and exterior of building once per hour. These rounds must be documented in the Building’s Logbook.
  • Document all incidents on the New Destiny Housing Corporation Incident Report Form, document incident in the Building’s Logbook and contact the Program Director or Tenant Support Coordinator and Regional Director to report any incident. 
  • Monitor the CCTV system to observe suspicious activity either inside or outside of the building and take necessary action.
  • In case of emergency, contact either the police or fire department depending on the circumstances.
  • Call the Regional Director to report incidents that require police contact before calling the police if possible or immediately after calling the police if an emergency occurs.
  • Communicate with staff on duty about any situations requiring attention.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum – High School Diploma or G.E.D with at least 1 year of security guard experience in a residential setting.

 

Requirements:

  • Security Guard License is required.
  • Fire Guard Certificate is required.
  • Additional requirements include computer proficiency, and strong writing and communication skills. CPR certification is a plus. 

 

New Destiny is committed to the safety of all employees and clients within our organization and programs. In accordance with New York City’s vaccine mandate for the City workforce and employees of organizations with human services contracts, this position requires candidates to provide proof of being fully vaccinated or evidence of starting the process of becoming fully vaccinated before beginning their employment. This organization will consider accommodations for bona fide medical or a sincerely held religious, moral, or ethical belief.

 

New Destiny is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender, and survivors or people with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

 

Excellent benefits. New Destiny also offers a hybrid schedule. Please email resume and a detailed cover letter to New Destiny at [email protected] with Bronx Front Door Monitor in the subject line.

New Destiny Housing Corporation

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