PT Safety Support Associate - ABC Long Beach (5550)

PATH (People Assisting The Homeless); Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 29,907 - 36,313; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health and wellness benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a part-time Safety Support Associate in Long Beach, California. This role involves ensuring a safe environment for program participants and staff, utilizing observation and de-escalation strategies. Responsibilities include monitoring facilities, responding to crises, and assisting with reports. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, ethical standards, and a dedication to improving the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness. Ideal for those passionate about social justice and community service.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable populations is preferred.
• Ability to gather and interpret data for decision-making.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of the interim housing site using observation and de-escalation strategies.
• Assist with completing reports and provide input in safety meetings.
• Respond to crises using non-violent intervention strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail

Collaboration and Teamwork

Communication

Creativity and Initiative

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Ethics and Boundaries

Education

All levels of experience and education welcome

Job description

PT Safety Support Associate - ABC Long Beach (5550)

We are mission and values driven and your contributions will make a difference. We make a positive difference in people's lives and help an average of 23 people per week to find a place to live.

If you join us, you will be able to advocate for change while also working with influential people who effect changes in policy and devote time to issues of racial and social justice. We prioritize your work/life balance and provide various scheduling options in addition to generous time off, health, and wellness benefits and we're committed to helping you reach your potential by providing opportunities for professional growth across the state.

JR 5550

Safety Support Associate

Long Beach, CA 90805

Salary: $21.71 - $26.36 per hour

Pay Frequency: 24 Pay Periods Per Year

Part Time Saturday and Sunday 7:00am to 3:30pm and 3:00pm to 11:30pm

Non-Exempt

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Interim Housing team as the Safety Support Associate at the ABC Hotel location.

About Path

Since its foundation in 1984, PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California, connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, individualized case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing.

About Our Team

Every program in our growing range of services is designed to holistically address barriers to long‑term housing stability, implementing evidence‑based practices to promote improved well‑being beyond housing alone. We are committed to improving the quality of our services by creating a diverse work environment for the community at large. We seek input from our clients, employees, and stakeholders to ensure equity in service delivery and accessibility for all the people we serve.

About the Job

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. This position follows the established low‑barrier guidelines to create a safe and stable environment for program participants, providing direct client services, including harm reduction support, and ensuring access to needed supplies. The Safety Support Associate may also assist with other duties at the Interim Housing site, including meal distribution, cleaning, and other general facility needs as they arise.

Position 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.
• Attend and actively engage in all required training sessions as assigned by the company and apply learned skills and knowledge to daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Attend and actively engage in all required staff meetings and events on and off‑site (when applicable).
• Must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive service delivery, continued learning and development, modeling inclusive behaviors, contributing to an inclusive work environment, proactively mitigating bias in internal and external systems as well as interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required.

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. Contribute to team goals and recognize the strengths and contributions of others.
• 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 de‑escalation/non‑violent 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/First Aid training.
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire: tuberculin test, background screening, drug test.

Driving

Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role, all candidates must:

• Have reliable transportation.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties.
• The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage.

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.

PATH is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and objectivity in our services and employment practices. To avoid potential conflicts of interest and ensure the integrity of our programs, we are unable to employ individuals who are currently receiving services from PATH or have received services within the past two years.

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.

Work Settings

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.

What We Offer

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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.