Bilingual Safety Specialist, Shelter Services (Evenings)

Mercy House; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy House in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Safety Specialist for the Emergency Shelter Program. The role supports shelter operations during evening and weekend shifts, providing trauma-informed care and client engagement while maintaining safety and order.

Fluency in Spanish is highly valued; dependable, flexible, and communicative professionals are encouraged to apply. Evening and holiday shifts are required as part of a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires high level of patience and tolerance for clients with urgent needs.
• Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and maintain client dignity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, client-focused shelter environment and trauma-informed service delivery.
• Assist with shelter activities and housing discussions; manage setup, cleanliness and safety.
• Maintain perimeter checks, fire watch duties and traffic control.
• Provide client engagement support during shuttle service rides.
• Oversee daily summaries, records and reporting; assist with logs.

Skills

Patience

Crisis intervention

Effective communication

Diversity sensitivity

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Mercy House in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Safety Specialist for the Emergency Shelter Program. The role supports shelter operations during evening and weekend shifts, providing trauma-informed care and client engagement while maintaining safety and order.

Fluency in Spanish is highly valued; dependable, flexible, and communicative professionals are encouraged to apply. Evening and holiday shifts are required as part of a rotating schedule.