Part-Time Safety Support Associate - Interim Housing [SWING SHIFT ONLY] (JR 5750)

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

Job summary

PATH is hiring a part-time Safety Support Associate for the Luxury Inn site in Long Beach, CA. The role focuses on maintaining a safe environment by monitoring facilities, engaging participants, and supporting crisis situations using non-violent de-escalation techniques.

You will collaborate with the on-site case management team and contracted security to ensure overall safety, complete required reports, and participate in safety operations meetings. Weekend shifts are included in the schedule.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills and attention to detail to interpret data and identify trends.
• Collaboration and teamwork to build positive working relationships.
• Clear communication, written and verbal, with staff and participants.
• Creativity and initiative to take action and propose solutions.
• Critical thinking to analyze information and solve problems.
• Ethics and professional boundaries in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site safety through observation and de-escalation.
• Coordinate with on-site case management for support.
• Coordinate with contracted security to ensure safety.
• Conduct regular rounds and report discrepancies.
• Respond to safety or crisis situations using non-violent strategies.
• Assist with completing safety and incident reports.
• Attend meetings to provide input on safety operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Creativity

Critical thinking

Ethics and boundaries

Job description

Safety Support Associate

Long Beach, CA 90805

Salary: $21.71 to $26.36 per hour

Pay Frequency: 24 pay periods per year

Part‑time

Non‑Exempt

Shift Schedule: Saturday–Sunday, 3:30 pm–11:00 pm

Job Description

We are seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Interim Housing Team as the part‑time Safety Support Associate at the Luxury Inn site in Long Beach, California. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ensuring the overall safety of the interim housing site using observation, de‑escalation strategies, and ongoing participant engagement.
• Coordinate with the on‑site 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.
• 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.
• Assist with completing reports as necessary or requested.
• Attend meetings and provide input and feedback related to safety and support operations.

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.
• 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 deescalation/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 or First Aid training.
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
  • Tuberculosis test.
  • Background screening.
  • Drug test.

Employment Eligibility

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.

California‑Based Work Expectations

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

In addition to a rewarding work environment, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.

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.