Mobile Community Safety Specialist

Evergreen Treatment Services & REACH; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 93,677,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403b retirement plan with employer

EAP and disability coverage

Vacations and paid time off

Holidays and floating holiday

Job summary

Evergreen Treatment Services & REACH is seeking a Community Based Safety Specialist to support safety and client engagement in Seattle-based outreach. The role involves operating a mobile treatment unit, coordinating with counselors, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment for clients and staff.

The ideal candidate has safety-related experience with vulnerable populations, strong communication skills, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Safety-related experience, especially with homeless individuals or those at risk of homelessness.
• Understanding of racial justice and social equity; commitment to an equitable environment for all ETS clients and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, patients, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Customer service experience or training.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Experience driving a truck, van, or RV in urban traffic.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and client engagement while out in the community.
• Operate a 20-30 ft transport or RV-style vehicle in high-traffic areas.
• Set up and break down a mobile treatment facility in an urban environment.
• Develop professional rapport and trust with patients via respectful, person-centered engagement.
• Orient new patients to remote TIM locations and manage patient flow.
• Monitor activities to address safety risks or rule violations; submit incident reports as needed.
• Collaborate with Counselors and Case Managers on individual service plans.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information.
• Conduct twice-daily safety inspections of the mobile unit and monitor security systems.
• Maintain vehicle functions (gray water, tires, fuel).
• Stock supplies for the mobile unit; assist emergency services as needed.
• Respond to alarm activations (security, duress, fire, intrusion).
• Support systems for patients with behavioral issues in urban environments.
• Attend ETS team and required meetings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Experience driving truck/van/RV in an-

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Understanding of racial justice

Strong interpersonal and communication

Organizational & prioritization skills

Confidentiality & discretion

Conflict de-escalation

Willingness to learn

Education

High School graduation or equivalent

Undergraduate degree desirable (SUDP/SUDPT a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Evergreen Treatment Services & REACH is seeking a Community Based Safety Specialist to support safety and client engagement in Seattle-based outreach. The role involves operating a mobile treatment unit, coordinating with counselors, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment for clients and staff.

The ideal candidate has safety-related experience with vulnerable populations, strong communication skills, and a valid driver’s license.