Customer Care Worker (CCW)/Driver at Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Engagement, Crisis Management, First Aid, CPR, Transportation, Customer Service, Monitoring, Data Management, Safety Promotion, Incident Reporting, Program Adherence, Emergency Response, Record Keeping, Bed Assignment Management, Supply Distribution, Appointment Escorting

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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: Customer Care Worker/Driver The Customer Care Worker/Driver meets the needs of the program clients and promotes client participation in services leading to successful graduation to independent living. Performs a wide variety of tasks including engaging clients in services, protecting client rights, promoting client and co-worker safety, transporting clients to appointments and ensuring client adherence to rules and program activities. The Schwartz Assessment Shelter is a shelter for men operating 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Clients are referred to the program by the New York City Department of Homeless Services. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/housing Location: Wards Island, NY 10035 Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED preferred plus one-year relevant experience. Clean and valid driver’s license. Must maintain agency authorized driver status. Customer Care Worker/Driver Principal Responsibilities: Oversee client participation in daily program activities, monitor observance of client’s rights and client adherence to program rules and routines. Escort clients to appointments, manage bed assignments, collect census data, distribute linens and supplies, manage access booth and update log book. Accept new clients in electronic records database. Provide optimal customer service while issuing meal cards, mail, medication, lockers and toiletries. Make scheduled rounds of assigned areas to safeguard clients and property and promote appropriate behavior. Provide emergency response including crisis management, first aid, CPR and fire response as needed. Complete Incident Reports as outlined by the Program Manual and Funder guidelines. Report any instances of violations of client rights, incidents involving clients’ non-compliance of rules and regulations and any criminal activity promptly to the Operations Manager Drive agency vehicles to transport clients and staff, 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!

Responsibilities

The Customer Care Worker/Driver oversees client participation in daily program activities and ensures adherence to program rules. They also provide transportation for clients and manage various logistical tasks within the shelter.