Night Safety Associate I Trauma‑Informed Crisis Prevention

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless; Watkins (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - HMO or PPO

Dental plans

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Basic life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) retirement savings matching

Extensive paid time‑off

Job summary

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is seeking a Safety Associate I to help keep clients, staff, visitors, and vendors safe at our Watkins location. The role emphasizes de‑escalation, trauma‑informed safety, and collaboration with local agencies while avoiding law-enforcement duties where possible.

Responsibilities include regular site inspections, crisis intervention within policy, documenting incidents, and participating in ongoing safety trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of assigned Coalition sites to ensure a safe environment.
• Assist staff in assessing potentially dangerous situations and intervene as necessary to prevent escalation.
• Escort employees as needed to promote staff safety.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with CCH safety procedures.
• Provide assistance in crisis situations requiring physical intervention while adhering to trauma‑informed principles.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies and emergency healthcare personnel as needed.
• Document and submit reports on all incidents involving physical intervention.
• Maintain a respectful, inclusive, and team‑oriented work environment.
• Participate in and apply knowledge from ongoing safety and de‑escalation training.
• Ensure timely & accurate use of all company systems as required while maintaining complete up‑to‑date records and any future upgrades as directed.
• Foster an inclusive and respectful work environment that promotes teamwork and team cohesiveness.
• Utilize advanced verbal de‑escalation skills in addition to CCH Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention methods.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation

Confidentiality

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is seeking a Safety Associate I to help keep clients, staff, visitors, and vendors safe at our Watkins location. The role emphasizes de‑escalation, trauma‑informed safety, and collaboration with local agencies while avoiding law-enforcement duties where possible.

Responsibilities include regular site inspections, crisis intervention within policy, documenting incidents, and participating in ongoing safety trainings.