Overnight Safety Specialist (Trauma-Informed)

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless; Watkins (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental plans

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement savings matching

Paid time-off

Job summary

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is seeking a Safety Associate I to protect clients, staff, vendors, and visitors across its locations. This overnight role (Wed-Sun, 11 pm-7 am) emphasizes de-escalation, crisis prevention, and trauma-informed safety to maintain a secure environment.

Responsibilities include site inspections, assisting staff in dangerous situations, documenting incidents, and collaborating with emergency services; prior experience in high-volume or homelessness services is

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

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 and visitor policies.
• Provide crisis intervention support, focusing on verbal and physical de-escalation methodologies, 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 or security concerns.

Skills

De-escalation skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed approach

Communication skills

Confidentiality

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

CPR/First Aid Certification

Bilingual English-Spanish or ASL preferred

Job description

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is seeking a Safety Associate I to protect clients, staff, vendors, and visitors across its locations. This overnight role (Wed-Sun, 11 pm-7 am) emphasizes de-escalation, crisis prevention, and trauma-informed safety to maintain a secure environment.

Responsibilities include site inspections, assisting staff in dangerous situations, documenting incidents, and collaborating with emergency services; prior experience in high-volume or homelessness services is