FT Safety Support Associate - Best Western

PATH (People Assisting the Homeless); California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) seeks a Safety Support Associate for the Best Western Long Beach site to maintain a safe environment for staff, participants and visitors.

In this full-time, non-exempt role, you will monitor facilities, engage participants to support safety, and respond to crises using de-escalation and harm reduction principles, following low-barrier guidelines to help clients access needed supplies.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills to gather and interpret data and identify trends.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in tasks.
• Collaborate effectively with staff, participants and stakeholders.
• Clear written and verbal communication to inform and engage.
• Proactive mindset with initiative and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of the interim housing site through observation and de-escalation.
• Coordinate with onsite case management to support the site.
• Coordinate with security to ensure safety of the site.
• Conduct regular rounds and report discrepancies.
• Draft written documentation on safety and security.
• Respond to security/crisis situations using non-violent interventions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication

Creativity and initiative

Critical thinking

Job description

WHY WORK FOR US?

We are mission and values driven and your contributions will make a difference . We make a positive difference in people's lives and help an average of 23 people per week to find a place to live .

If you join us, you will be able to advocate for change while also working with influential people who effect changes in policy and devote time to issues of racial and social justice. We prioritize your work/life balance and provide various scheduling options in addition to generous time off, health, and wellness benefits and we're committed to helping you reach your potential by providing opportunities for professional growth across the state .

Position Details

JR 5811

Safety Support Associate

Long Beach, CA 90813

Salary: $21.71 to $26.36 per hour

Pay Frequency: 24 Pay Periods Per Year

Full-Time Monday thru Friday 7am to 3:30pm

Non-Exempt

Lower end of range will apply to candidates who meet minimum experience or have limited years of relevant experience. The higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of relevant experience.

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Interim Housing Team as the Safety Support Associate at the Best Western location in Long Beach.

ABOUT PATH

Since its foundation in 1984, PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California, connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, individualized case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing.

ABOUT OUR TEAM

Every program in our growing range of services is designed to holistically address barriers to long-term housing stability, implementing evidenced-based practices to promote improved wellbeing beyond housing alone.

We are committed to improving the quality of our services by creating a diverse work environment for the community at large. We seek the input from our clients, employees, and stakeholders to ensure equity in service delivery and accessibility for all the people we serve.

ABOUT THE JOB

As part of the Interim Housing Team, the Safety Support Associate proactively works to ensure the Interim Housing site is a safe environment for all staff, program participants, and visitors. This includes monitoring the site's facilities and grounds for any concerns, building rapport with participants to engage them in maintaining safety at the site, and providing assistance and support when crisis situations arise. This position follows the established low-barrier guidelines to create a safe and stable environment for program participants, providing direct client services, including harm reduction support, and ensuring access to needed supplies.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Assist with ensuring the overall safety of the interim housing site using observation, de-escalation strategies, and ongoing participant engagement
• Coordinate with the onsite case management team to provide support to the interim housing site
• Coordinate with contracted security agencies (if applicable) to ensure the safety of the interim housing site.
• Conduct regular rounds of the interim housing site and facility grounds and communicate and observed discrepancies or concerns.
• Assist the Associate Director with drafting written documentation and written correspondence regarding the safety and security of the site
• In collaboration with supervisors and the case management team, respond to interim housing security and/or crisis situations as they arise by utilizing non-violent crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation strategies, including the team approach.

WHAT YOU BRING

We're looking for candidates with:

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making. Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders. Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
• Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages and maintains their attention.
• Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical deci