The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a SPECIAL ASSISTANT at THE SANDS.

Located in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn, The Sands, the newly renovated 30-story former Watchtower Society building, will offer 491 units of affordable and permanent supportive housing for low-income individuals, with 305 of these units available to people experiencing homelessness with histories of mental illness and/or substance use. CUCS will provide comprehensive on-site social services using a person-centered and recovery-based orientation, which includes evidence based practices such as Supported Employment, Motivational Interviewing and Wellness Self Management. The property will be managed by Breaking Ground

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years relevant experience
• Strong word-processing skills including extensive experience with MS Word
• Proficiency in excel
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) a plus
• Database experience a plus

Overseeing the Administrative Assistant and Tenant Services, The Special Assistant is expected to work closely with the Program Director to ensure that these activities effectively support the overall operation of the program. This individual must possess a good knowledge of office procedures and the ability to identify and address operational problems. The Special Assistant is expected to exercise initiative and judgment and provide support and guidance to all administrative support staff.

Benefits We Offer:

• Annual Time Off Benefits: 17 days of PTO for new hires, 20 days of PTO after 1 yr of service, 27 days of PTO after 5 yrs of service, 8 Sick days, 2 Mental Health days, 12 paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan, Employer contribution and match contribution after 2 years of service
• Pre-tax savings plan (including Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plan)
• Transit Subsidy
• Paid Family Leave; Short-Term Disability insurance
• Health Savings account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement