Description Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. If you need an accommodation for any reason, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources.Job candidates should be aware that scammers may pose as employers and create fake job postings in order to extract personal information from individuals for financial gain. Housing Works will never ask job candidates for personal information, such as social security numbers or bank account details, over the phone. If you suspect that a job posting may be fake or wish to confirm that a job posting from Housing Works is genuine, please contact us at ...@housingworks.orgHousing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York States first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.orgHousing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.Benefits:We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Compensation Range: $60,000 - $65,000 commensurate with experience.Overview:The Safety & Security Specialist helps support the Director, with the administration of the safety & security program for Housing Works.The Primary function of this position is to support the Director for Safety & Security through administration tasks for the Safety & Security Program, which includes, but not limited to, Staff training, P&P development, Risk Management, Loss Prevention, Emergency & Fire procedures, and Workplace Violence trainings.Responsibilities:
- Responsible for monitoring the safety and security operations for the organization.
- Update and review the safety and security policies and regulations to make sure the environment is safe for employees, clients, and visitors annually.
- Support the Safety & Security Committee and monthly facility meetings by preparing the data, agenda, and minutes of the meetings.
- Provide data and trends to the Director on matters relating to safety and security.
- Facilitate& implement safety & security trainings, which include:
- Incident Reports, De-Escalation, Active Shooter, Fire Safety, Law Enforcement, Trespassing, OSHA, Key/Key Cards, Cameras
- Help assist to Analyze & Report data on incidents monthly, quarterly, and annually.
- Investigate all safety, security, and risk management related issues and help monitor security conditions; liaise and coordinate with external agencies.
- Establish a baseline for when the agency decides when a security concierge is needed and where, as well as baselines for CCTV needs.
- Point of contact at two facilities for safety & security.
Minimum Requirements Education
- Bachelors Degree or higher
- License FSD/S95
Qualifications
- 5 years of related experience
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must pass background check.
- Must possess valid NY State License
- Supervisory and/or Management experience required.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, and written, for explaining security & safety concerns, policies, and training for staff, clients, consultants, volunteers and consistently apply them at all levels.
- Demonstrate understanding of emergency and security concerns and appropriate responses to them.
- Ability to be proactive and demonstrate leadership.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, TEAMs & PowerPoint).
- Able to work under pressure and think quickly.
- Excellent customer service
- Experience in working in conflict and post-conflict situations.
Working Conditions
- Ability to travel 75% of the time on public transit between facilitates.
- Ability to lift 100lbs with assistance.
- Ability to climb ladders.
- Operate a computer, cameras, and other office machinery.
- Remote Work Allowed:
- Due to the nature of this position, employees may work remotely, in accordance with the Remote Work Policy contained in the Employee Manual, up to 1 day per week with their managers approval