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Bowery Residents Committee Porter/Driver - 112-18 Astoria Boulevard in Queens, New York
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with transportation of clients to and from appointments, housing placements, detox, and other placement points as needed. Delivery and pick up of supplies and program documents to and from various BRC programs and DHS facilities. Report any accidents, tickets received, and maintenance needed to immediate supervisor. Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of both the interior and exterior of the facility. Receive and store all deliveries. Related duties as assigned.
HOURS:
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4:30pm
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid NY state driver's license required. High School Diploma/GED preferred. Ability to read, write, and speak English. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs. Good interpersonal skills. Be a member of Fire Safety Team.
*Vaccination preferred but not required
MAKE AN IMPACT:Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.
Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.
Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.
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, 11 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.