Community Associate - job 1 of 13

Under general supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative, the selected candidate will perform various functions assisting with the coordination of Office of Safety and Security activities.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Review, process, and close out Workplace Violence and NYCHA Safety and Security reports.
2. Assist, implement, monitor safety and security initiatives at NYCHA developments.
3. Conduct unannounced inspections of buildings where there are Security/Firewatch guards.
4. Maintain safety and security records, written reports, daily and monthly metrics.
5. Conduct regular audits of files to ensure compliance with department/agency guidelines and protocols.
6. Perform risk assessments at each NYCHA property.
7. Attend Staff meetings, training sessions and community meetings as required.
8. Work with NYCHA Security and NYPD on various safety initiatives.
9. Perform daily office operational tasks.

Special Conditions: Individual selected for this position will be actively engaged in physical building inspections, as well as performing tasks that require a lot of walking, climbing stairs and standing for long periods of time.

NOTE: Office of Safety and Security employees are required to hold all confidential information in trust and strict confidence; unauthorized information sharing is strictly prohibited.

Additional Information

1. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
3. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.