Safety Support Specialist, Interim Housing

PATH; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

PATH is seeking a Safety Support Associate to join the Interim Housing Team at the Colonial site in Long Beach, CA. The role focuses on keeping the site safe for staff, participants, and visitors, with responsibilities spanning site monitoring, crisis response, and collaboration with case management and security teams.

The position offers a low-barrier, supportive environment, with opportunities for professional growth and a schedule Tuesday–Saturday, 3:00pm–11:30pm.

Qualifications

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making.

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 any discrepancies or concerns.
• Assist the Associate Director with drafting written documentation and correspondence regarding safety and security of the site.
• Respond to interim housing security and crisis situations using non-violent crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation.
• Assist with completing reports as necessary or requested.
• Attend meetings and provide input on safety and support operations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Job description

PATH is seeking a Safety Support Associate to join the Interim Housing Team at the Colonial site in Long Beach, CA. The role focuses on keeping the site safe for staff, participants, and visitors, with responsibilities spanning site monitoring, crisis response, and collaboration with case management and security teams.

The position offers a low-barrier, supportive environment, with opportunities for professional growth and a schedule Tuesday–Saturday, 3:00pm–11:30pm.