Security/Reception - BGR - Henry Street Settlement : Job Details

Job Overview:

• Division/Department: Education/BGR
• Work Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Type: Full-time, temporary
• Pay: $22 hourly, non-exempt

Organizational Overview: Henry Street Settlement opens doors of opportunity to enrich lives and expand human progress for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services, arts, and health care programs. Building on its 125+ years legacy of innovation and effective programming, Henry Street offers more than 50 programs and is one of New York City's largest social service agencies. Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be a team player
• Prior experience working with youth in after-school and evening programs is preferred
• Security license is not required, but preferred
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office and various databases
• Professional and courteous demeanor
• Experience in word processing, database computer software programs, and the Internet

Key Responsibilities:Security Responsibilities:

• Search all participants and visitors before entering the building
• Search all bags of participants and visitors before entering the building
• Escorting heightened individuals out of the building
• Intervene in conflicts inside or in front of the building involving participants or guests
• Ensure no loitering in front of or in the lobby of the building
• Confiscate any weapons or contraband brought into the building and inform Supervisor immediately
• Escort participants between program sites as needed
• Ensure only authorized people pick up participants

Reception Responsibilties:

• Answer a multi-line telephone system
• Manage and route phone calls, mail, and faxes
• Ensure visitors sign in and out of the building
• Ensure check-in and sign-out of all program participants
• Maintain accurate attendance records for all program participants
• Enter attendance into various databases or worksheets as needed
• Assist with general inquiries
• Complete incident reports
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Essential Physical Job Functions:

• Ability to lift up to 5 pounds