Overnight Safety Associate - Watkins, CO

Colorado-Coalition-For-the-Homeless; Watkins (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) retirement savings matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks dedicated professional to support individuals experiencing homelessness through compassionate, trauma-informed services in Colorado. You will engage with clients, assess needs, coordinate resources, and protect confidentiality in high-volume environments.

Required: high school diploma, CPR/First Aid within 30 days, fluency or preference for bilingual English-Spanish and/or ASL, and experience in human services or crisis response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Bi-lingual English-Spanish and/or ASL preferred.
• Experience in high-volume environments preferred.
• Experience with homelessness or direct human services preferred.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to assess and de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.
• Knowledge of issues affecting individuals experiencing homelessness and a commitment to serving underserved populations.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

De-escalation

Trauma-informed approach

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bi-lingual English-Spanish or ASL preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sage Ridge, 28101 E Quincy Ave, Watkins, Colorado, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM

This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days

Coalition Mission

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families, children, and individuals who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado.

The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

Our Philosophy of Service

We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and healthcare are available to everyone.

We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:

• Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities, and fostering their hope that a better life is possible;
• Building strong, caring, and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care, and supportive services;
• Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion, and diversity and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve;
• Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation, and professional development;
• Using resources judiciously and effectively.

Education, Licensure and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Bi-lingual English-Spanish and/or ASL preferred

Experience

• Experience working in high-volume environments preferred.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or in a direct human services role preferred.
• Experience as an EMT, firefighter, or first responder preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of issues affecting individuals experiencing homelessness and a commitment to serving underserved populations.
• Ability to assess and de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with office equipment and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a sincere desire to support others.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to engage with individuals who may be experiencing crisis, behavioral health issues or substance use disorders while using a trauma-informed approach.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CCH provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Company.

Physical Demands

Percentage of work time spent on activity →

0% - 24%

25% to 49%

50% to 74%

75% to 100%

SEEING: Must be able to read computer screens and printed documents.

X

HEARING: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with employees and others.

X

STANDING/WALKING

x

CLIMBING/STOOPING/KNEELING

x

LIFTING/PULLING/PUSHING

x

Working Conditions

• Work in various settings, residential, clinical environments, field encampments, and traditional office spaces.
• May be assigned to work in or near encampments or other high-risk locations.
• May be required to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and wet environments; or in unsheltered locations as needed.
• May escort clients and/staff or participate in professional meetings in non-climate-controlled environments.
• Occasional exposure to noise, odors, or crowded environments.
• While not an expectation, physicalintervention with clients may occur

We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.

• Health Insurance - HMO or PPO
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement savings matching,
• Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation

The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. CCH is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any characteristic protected by law.

Sage Ridge, 28101 E Quincy Ave, Watkins, Colorado, United States of America