Safety & Crisis Support Associate

PATH; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

PATH is seeking a Safety Support Associate in Long Beach, CA to help maintain a safe interim housing site, engage participants, and coordinate with case management and security teams. The role emphasizes crisis de-escalation and documentation to support safety operations.

The position is part-time, non-exempt, with evening shifts (Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat 3:00pm–11:30pm) and offers opportunities to grow within PATH's Interim Housing program.

Qualifications

• All levels of experience and education welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ensuring the overall safety of the interim housing site using observation, de-escalation strategies, and ongoing participant engagement.
• Coordinate with the onsite 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.
• Assist the Associate Director with drafting written documentation and written correspondence regarding the safety and security of the site.
• 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 the development of forms, procedures, and manuals for the Metro LA Interim Housing.
• Assist with completing reports as necessary or requested.
• Attend meetings and provide input and feedback related to safety and support operations

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Creativity

Critical thinking

Ethics and boundaries

Education

All levels welcome

Job description

PATH is seeking a Safety Support Associate in Long Beach, CA to help maintain a safe interim housing site, engage participants, and coordinate with case management and security teams. The role emphasizes crisis de-escalation and documentation to support safety operations.

The position is part-time, non-exempt, with evening shifts (Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat 3:00pm–11:30pm) and offers opportunities to grow within PATH's Interim Housing program.