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Location: Brooklyn, NY
Experience: Entry-level
Highest Level of Education: High School Diploma



Job Responsibilities
Responsible for the care and comfort of the residents of shelter Serve as an escort to events and appointments as well as during emergency situations Responsible for planning fire drills and evacuation procedure.
Job Requirements
The hiring requirements are entry-level, there is no real requirements for the position.
Uppers
There is no constant or boredom, there is always something different happening with the residents.
Downers
Nothing yet, perhaps the pay.
Lifestyle
Working hours are flexible, no overtime, casual dress and the people are from various backgrounds.
Compensation
there are bonuses at the end of the year, no salary increases except for education.
Advice to Jobseekers
This is a social services field, the population is mental health and chemical dependent women. the personalities sometimes clash, however, it is not business like.

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