Housing Front Desk Attendant

Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of building supportive communities where people achieve dignity and independence, renewing their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $140 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City.   Title:             Front Desk Attendant Location:     Opportunities available in: Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan in our Housing Programs Salary:         $19.49/hour   Overall Responsibilities: The Front Desk Attendant is primarily responsible for ensuring safety and security in the building and for engaging in various other activities to support the wellness of residents.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties of Front Desk Attendance include but are not limited to the following activities: Monitors and secures entrance to the building, including documenting building entrances/exits and other relevant events Answers and directs telephone calls Receives mail and other deliveries Assists in documentation and response to fire drills and other alarms Communicates regularly with clinical and on-call staff regarding medication, resident, and building issues Provides facility coverage in instances of unplanned absences Assists with medication monitoring as needed Other duties as assigned by Program Director and Front Desk Supervisor   Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent required Experience working with mentally ill adults preferred      Project Renewal is an equal opportunity employer.  Its long-standing policy has been to embrace the equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender (see separately issued Gender Discrimination policy for more detail), physical or mental disability, age (18 and over), military status, arrest record, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.