Cornerstone Security Personnel

OUR MISSION: Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future.

OUR VISION: We envision a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success.

PROGRAM DESIGN: Roads to Success (RTS) facilitates a variety of youth programs including after-school, summer camps, retreats, conferences and summer employment opportunities reaching thousands of young people throughout NYC each year. RTS emphasizes the youth development practice of the Circle of Courage in all our programs; creating an environment of Belonging, where young people can build their Independence, find and develop their Mastery skill, and practice Generosity in their communities. At the core of our programs are staff training strategies that enable our young professionals to develop extraordinarily meaningful relationships with the young people in their care who we call Our Future Leaders because that is what they all are.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Security Personnel will be responsible to provide building security in the building, outside, or around the building and in the programs as necessary. Cornerstone Security personnel ensure the safety and security of the community center by welcoming visitors, managing access, addressing safety concerns, handling conflicts, responding to emergencies, and supporting overall program operations.

ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE:

Supervisor: Cornerstone Center Director

Hours: Fulltime – 35hrs/week

Compensation: $22 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greet visitors warmly and professionally upon entering, address their inquiries and directs people to appropriate locations.
• Maintains daily program attendance logs and all related administrative tasks as required.
• Knowledgeable of DYCD and DOH requirements.
• Documents the use and the conditions of each room used by the program.
• Logs medical or safety related incidents.
• Responds to all emergencies (i.e. medical, unsafe areas, trespassing, altercations, etc)
• Intervene, mediate, and actively work to de-escalate potential conflicts on site.
• Controls the flow of traffic so that only those participants registered are allowed in the building or in appropriate program areas.
• Maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, program participants, families, community members and program staff.
• Keeps the lobby clear of unauthorized persons, including loitering children, adults, or adolescents.
• Conduct periodic sweeps of the building.
• Keeps abreast of what is going on in the program each day.
• Manage registration forms and process identification cards for program participants (as needed).
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior security experience is required.
• Familiarity with the Boston Secor Community, NYCHA housing developments, DOE and youth programming, DOH/OCFS/ FDNY compliance, and DYCD programming is preferred.
• Experience with effective management of crisis intervention, handling mental health and medical emergencies, and working with people with histories of trauma is a plus.
• CPR/First aid certification is preferred.
• Must successfully complete NYC DOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Register Clearance
• Must be punctual and reliable; Must be available to maintain a full-time work schedule, within the operating hours of the Cornerstone program, including weekend and evening coverage as needed.
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Good conflict mediation and public relations skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills; detail oriented.
• Strong time management skills: ability to handle assignments simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal guidance.
• Previous experience working with diverse youth
• The ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic.
• Bilingual preferred.
  
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel welcome and valued. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success in serving youth.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its essential functions. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to the staff member. The specific duties and responsibilities of the position may change from time to time, as determined by the needs of the organization.

The staff member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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