Front Desk Monitor, Independence House (FT)

Position: Front Desk Monitor, Independence House

Reports to: Program Director

Location: Manhattan (Washington Heights)

Schedule: Thursdays through Mondays (3:00pm-11:00pm)

Tasks:

• Monitors the entry and egress of building residents and guests.
• Responsible for taking telephone messages for the residents and staff of the building.
• Responsible for the distribution of resident mail.
• Provides the first line of defense in case of emergencies; (i.e. calling management, the fire department in case of a fire, etc.), assists with crisis intervention and building evacuation.
• Conducts building rounds throughout shift.
• Accurately records resident events, incidents, and building walkthrough observations in the Front Desk Logbook.
• Monitors and documents client self-administration of medication, according to program policy and procedures.
• Report incidents or behavioral changes in residents to on-call staff.
• Assists with client cooperative meal plan as applicable.
• Attends training as requested by supervisory staff.
• Provides front desk coverage at other ACMH residential locations as assigned, based on program needs.
• Maintains a calm, respectful, and professional demeanor when interacting with residents, staff members, and visitors.
• Duties as assigned by supervisor.