Safety Specialist (5522)

Mercy House; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Full time

Job summary

Mercy House seeks a Safety Specialist in Oxnard, CA, to assist with supportive services and logistical support at their Emergency Shelter Program. The role involves maintaining safety, helping with shelter setup, and ensuring a trauma-informed client approach.

Qualifications include strong communication skills, crisis intervention capabilities, and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Spanish fluency is highly valued. The position offers a full-time schedule from Wednesday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• Possess a high level of tolerance for individuals with multiple case management needs.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
• Dependability and responsibility in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in shelter activities to ensure quality, trauma-informed service delivery.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the facility.
• Provide client engagement support during shuttle service.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Effective communication

Client engagement

Spanish fluency

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Oxnard, CA 93030 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: Not Specified | Salary Range: $21.50 - $21.50 Hourly | Job Shift: Day | Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Pay: $21.50 per hour | Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday: 7:00am-3:00pm, Sunday-Tuesday: Off

Mission Statement

To be a leader in ending homelessness by providing a unique system of dignified housing opportunities, programs, and supportive services.

Job Summary

The Safety Specialist is responsible for providing supportive services and logistical support to the Emergency Shelter Program during designated shifts. Key responsibilities include assisting with shelter setup, maintaining the safety of the facility, and assisting with crowd control and crisis intervention. The ability to ensure a client-focused, trauma-informed housing approach are required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Shelter Support

Goal: Ensure a safe and client-focused environment for guests to quickly end their homelessness.

• Assist in the implementation of shelter activities to ensure quality, guest-focused, and trauma-informed delivery of services.
• Encourage and discuss progress toward housing with shelter guests.
• Assist with shelter setup and maintenance.
• Assist with general cleanliness and safety of facility including emptying trash cans and clean‑up.
• Assist with receiving and verifying orders from vendors, completing tally sheets.
• Assist in the organization of supplies and facilities needs.
• Maintain a safe and functional shelter facility by providing traffic control and gate service.
• Perform basic searches of persons or their property while preserving their right to personal dignity.
• Demonstrate responsibility during perimeter checks and firewatch duties.
• Provide client engagement support to drivers during shuttle service ride‑alongs.
• Answer and respond to phone queries.

Administration

Goal: Support administrative duties for program services.

• Assist with keeping detailed daily summary sheets.
• Assist with record keeping and reporting.
• Assist with keeping perimeter check logs and firewatch duties.

Miscellaneous

• Attend staff meetings and training workshops as needed.
• Assist with guest services and program activities if necessary.
• Complete ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs.
• Ensure a client-focused, trauma-informed, and housing-focused shelter approach.
• Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population; plan, organize and prioritize duties; perform crisis intervention as needed; clearly communicate information and instructions verbally and in written form; maintain a positive, professional, and safe environment while on duty; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Fluency in Spanish is of significant value.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of standing and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.