Community Life Associate - Men's Dorm, Tribeca Campus

The Bowery Mission is a Christian, faith-based organization committed since the 1870s to serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The Bowery Mission meets essential needs and creates transformative community with men, women, children, and families in New York so that we can together overcome homelessness and poverty and flourish.  

As a member of the Choose Help team, the Community Life Associate works collaboratively to create a safe, welcoming, and trauma-informed environment that fosters healthy relationships with God and others. This position requires the Community Life Associate to work in the Men's Dorm, overseeing residents during their shift. 

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Welcoming and orienting residents and volunteers.
• Modeling and coaching independent living skills.
• Promoting healthy communication.
• Overseeing schedules.
• Ensuring safety by conducting hourly rounds and scheduled fire drills.
• Submitting timely progress and incident reports and working collaboratively with Community Life and Shared Services teams.

Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday: 3p - 11:30p (Monday/Tuesday off)

Requirements:   

• Embrace's the organization’s Statement of Faith.
• 2-3 years relevant experience, with demonstrated strong relational skills.
• High School diploma, GED or higher.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Highly relational with strong interpersonal skills.
• Computer & email proficiency.

Preferred:

• Prefer associate degree in relevant area.
• Certified in Mental Health First Aid.
• Certified in Non-violent Crisis Intervention.
• Motivational Interviewing.
• Trauma-informed Care.
• Certified in First Aid/CPR, F-80 Fire Safety.
• Naloxone Training.

Salary: $21.63 per hour

Due to the number of applications, we receive, we are only able to respond to qualified candidates who are selected for interviews. We sincerely appreciate all candidates for their interest in The Bowery Mission.