OUR STAFF AND CULTURE

Working together
with purpose
and compassion

We’re a team dedicated to making a difference—fostering a culture of empathy, collaboration, and impact in everything we do.

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From entry-level positions to senior leadership roles, the opportunities at VOA-GNY are limitless.

At Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-GNY), our staff are essential to the work we do. Together, we provide critical support to neighbors experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, veterans and seniors in need of support, youth aging out of foster care, children with developmental delays and disabilities, and many others.

What makes our workplace special?

Make a living by making a difference at VOA-GNY. You’ll also find:

Professional Development

We believe that learning and professional development are lifetime commitments. The Volunteers of America Learning Institute is an accredited provider of Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Employees who successfully complete our approved training courses can earn CEUs and may be able to apply the hours toward college credit.

A Winning Team

High standards are key to VOA-GNY’s success. Our programs, as well as our extraordinary staff are award-winning, recognized for their excellence and innovation.

Competitive Benefits

Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid personal leave (plus a day off for your birthday), and much more.

Work That Matters

In addition to sharing a workplace, our staff members share values, from teamwork to integrity, that form the foundation of our work. We are deeply committed to creating lasting solutions for our clients as we work to end homelessness in the Greater New York area.

Equal Opportunity

VOA-GNY reaffirms its moral and legal commitment to the achievement of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability status, veteran status, or any basis protected by local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders.

Shared Values

Service

We fulfill our mission when we assist others to meet their emotional, physical and spiritual needs.

Professionalism

We conduct ourselves in a professional manner to benefit clients, colleagues and the communities we serve, whether or not such action brings us immediate personal satisfaction.

Quality

We set high standards for ourselves and seek continuous improvement in all that we do. We take pride in our work and accomplishments.

Integrity

We are guided by the principles of truth and ethical conduct. We are accountable for our actions and follow through on our commitments.

Communication & Teamwork

We work together and with those we serve in an atmosphere of respect, openly sharing information and ideas to achieve common objectives.

Diversity

We are richer and stronger because of our individual differences. We are unified by our shared mission.

Humor

We believe that through humor and laughter we can find the healing spirit of life and comfort those in need while preserving our own wellness.

Creativity

We take reasoned risks to find effective and innovative solutions to the problems facing our communities.

Spirituality

We are guided by the spiritual foundation of Volunteers of America and our individual beliefs, thus illustrating God’s love in all that we do. We invite all people to join in our efforts and to experience the joy of serving others.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

VOA-GNY relentlessly strives to encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of its employees. In doing so, we create a positive work environment where everyone feels and is valued, supported, and able to do their best work.

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Opportunities
from Manhattan to Westchester—and in between

VOA-GNY operates dozens of programs located throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. We offer a continuum of housing services in New York, including temporary shelters for both families and individuals, as well as permanent supportive housing.

Positions at our NYC programs include front desk staff, case managers, social workers, and program directors, among many other experienced and entry-level roles. We also have a number of positions open at our administrative office in Midtown Manhattan in the areas such as finance, information technology, human resources, real estate, public policy, and communications.

The Bronx Early Learning Center (BELC) is our special education preschool for children age 2.9-5 years old who have developmental delays or disabilities. At the school, teams of dedicated and highly-skilled teachers, therapists and other related services staff provide individualized learning experiences. Learn more about working at the BELC.

VOA-Greater New York has a number of programs in Northern New Jersey including housing and other support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental health challenges and services for at-risk youth. The team consists of residential counselors, program managers, nurses, maintenance workers and many others in cities like Edison, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Perth Amboy, Plainfield and Rahway.