Full-time Safety Support Associate - Hollywood Inn LAX (5730)

PATH; California (MO); On-site; USD 29,907 - 36,313; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

PATH is looking for a Safety Support Associate in Inglewood, CA to guarantee a safe environment at its interim housing site. This role entails monitoring safety, coordinating with case management teams, and assisting in crisis situations.

Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, communicate effectively, and have a proactive approach. Candidates with a year of experience in related fields are preferred. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Gather and interpret data, identifying trends and patterns for decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate creativity and take initiative in problem-solving.
• Analyze information to make logical decisions based on sound reasoning.
• Maintain ethical standards and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of the interim housing site using observation and engagement.
• Support the onsite case management team for operational success.
• Conduct regular rounds and communicate any discrepancies.
• Assist in drafting written documentation regarding safety.
• Respond to security and crisis situations using de-escalation strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail

Collaboration and Teamwork

Communication

Creativity and Initiative

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Ethics and Boundaries

Education

All levels of experience and education welcome

Job description

Safety Support Associate

Location: Inglewood, CA 90304

Pay: $21.71 to $26.36 per hour

Pay Frequency: 24 Pay Periods Per Year

Part-Time, Sunday thru Thursday 3:00pm to 11:30pm

Non-Exempt

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.

• 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 observe 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

• 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 decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
• Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year experience working with vulnerable populations and/or security and/or de-escalation/nonviolent crisis intervention.

Minimum Qualifications

• All levels of experience and education welcome.

Mandatory Requirements

• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
  • Tuberculosis Test
  • Background Screening
  • Drug Test

Employment Information

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

PATH is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and objectivity in our services and employment practices. To avoid potential conflicts of interest and ensure the integrity of our programs, we are unable to employ individuals who are currently receiving services from PATH or have received services within the past two years.

We are a California employer. Therefore, all regular and customary work must be performed within the state. Approval for work outside of the office does not establish approval for work to be conducted outside of California.

PATH does not offer fully remote positions. While some roles may include a schedule that involves multiple designated worksites or approved off-site locations (e.g., hybrid schedules), this does not imply that work will be performed from home. Many positions are fully on-site with no off-site work. All work schedules are determined by the responsibilities of the role and operational requirements, and may be adjusted at any time.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.

EEO & Hiring Policies

PATH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PATH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

PATH will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

PATH is dedicated to racial and social justice by centering equity in our service delivery and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment for the communities we serve. We seek awareness and insight from witnessing the stories of our clients and learning from the experiences of our staff to ensure impactful systems change. If people are empowered, they can bring their authentic, whole selves to work and when people feel like they belong, they can become part of a unified effort of ending homelessness for all.