Safety Specialist (6541)

Mercy House; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy House in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Safety Specialist to provide supportive services and logistical support for the Emergency Shelter Program, including weekend, morning and holiday shifts.

The role requires dependability, responsibility and clear communication; Spanish fluency is highly valued.

The position involves shelter operations, guest services and adherence to trauma-informed, housing-focused practices.

Qualifications

• Patience and understanding for individuals with urgent multiple health needs.
• Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Trauma-informed and housing-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Shelter Support: assist in implementing trauma-informed shelter activities and safety measures.
• Administration: maintain daily summary sheets and preserve perimeter check logs.
• Miscellaneous: guest services support and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Skills

Fluent Spanish

Computer proficiency

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Oxnard, CA 93030 Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Payrate: $22.00/Hour Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Job Summary: The Safety Specialist is responsible for providing supportive services and logistical support to the Emergency Shelter Program during designated shifts. This position requires a flexible work schedule including some weekend, morning and evening and holiday shifts. Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully are mandatory skills. Fluency in Spanish is a significant value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Shelter Support

• 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.
• Demonstrate responsibility during perimeter checks and fire watch duties.
• Provide client engagement support to drivers during shuttle service ride-along.

Administration

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

Miscellaneous

• Assist with guest services and program activities if necessary.
• Complete ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor.

QualificationsEducation and Experience

• This person must possess a high level of patience, tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs.
• Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Ability to complete job duties that are guest focused, trauma informed, and housing focused.
• The ability to direct and professionally control crowds while preserving their right to personal dignity.
• Ability to work in synch with licensed 3rd-party security officer team.

General

• Reliable transportation required.
• A flexible work schedule including some schedule changes, some weekends, and evening shifts to meet the department’s needs.
• Detail-oriented and computer proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Self-motivated, the ability to manage a high volume of emails, work independently and with a group, dependability, responsibility.
• The ability to communicate clearly, effectively both in written and verbal form as well as respectfully are mandatory skills.
• Multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Navigate urgent matters while upholding a degree of flexibility.
• Work effectively with a diverse population.
• Rapid prioritization.
• Speak effectively before landlords and/or small groups.
• Knowledgeable about fair housing and legal concerns to advocate for the organization and the clients we serve.

Physical Requirements

• Commuting in the field as needed throughout the week to meet with property managers, attend to property emergencies, conduct habitability inspections, post notices, unit assessments, etc.
• Enter units with program staff as needed.
• Answer and respond to phone queries.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds at times.