Why Westhab
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedProvides safe, affordable housing and employment services to homeless and low-income families while fostering economic stability in distressed communities.
- Shelter operations: Westhab has developed a unique capacity to deliver effective programs designed to help families and singles experiencing homelessness secure permanent housing and get back on their feet. Westhab has adapted the housing first concept to meet local needs…$135.6M spent in FY2024
- Housing services and operations: westhab's mission is: building communities. Changing lives. Westhab builds communities by creating high-quality affordable and supportive housing. Westhab changes lives by delivering the services and support that people and communities need to thrive. The sum of…$26.7M spent in FY2024
- Employment services: westhab's employment services programs focus on job readiness training, job placement and job retention. We started this service with homeless residents in our shelters, then expanded to serving the larger community in mount vernon and yonkers by opening…$3M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenJOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Safety Security Officer FLSA: Non-Exempt DIVISION: Operations REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor LOCATION: All boroughs, NYC SALARY: $19.65 hourly SUMMARY: The Safety Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all clients, staff, and the property at a homeless shelter. Operations within our facility are 24 hours. This is a relief position that requires face-to-face relief with mandated overtime . This position reports to the Shift Supervisor and Security Manager.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform daily inspections of all clients’ rooms Escort clients to appointments as needed Interact with and monitor clients' behavior, maintaining a good rapport by providing excellent customer service. Encourage clients to comply with the facility's policies and procedures. Control access at the main entrance by screening all clients and visitors with a magnetometer or x-ray machine to detect and prevent weapons from entering the site. Perform Crisis Intervention to de-escalate potential crises and document all such situations and interventions.
Make hourly rounds throughout the entire facility, including all hallways, stairwells, floors, bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchen, and office spaces. Respond to incidents Assist with client intakes Perform daily pack-ups and logging of client property belonging to AWOL clients Store and remove client property once the mandated storage time has expired Maintain a clean and organized storage area Complete logs, incident reports, and all other required documentation. Make calls to police, fire department, and other first responders as directed.
Perform administrative and receptionist duties at the operations desk; monitor video surveillance cameras, and the fire prevention/detection alarm notification system. Provide duties related to fire incidents, evacuation of the building when necessary, and utilizing Fire procedures. Ensure the safety and security of all assigned equipment. Mandated overtime Perform other tasks as assigned. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED. Prior security experience required. Must have NYS Security Guard License and current 8-Hour Annual Certificate. Fire Guard License for Shelters preferred F02. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) preferred. Must be able to work flexible shifts, weekends, and overtime if necessary. AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS: Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard-working professionals who are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to…
About Westhab
From its Form 990- Budget $179.1M · Housing & Shelter
- Staff 1,203 · founded 1981
- Pays its leaders $178K–$481K (12 reported)
- Open jobs 19 · Jobs at Westhab · Full 990 report
