Trauma-Informed Shelter Safety Lead

Mercy House; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy House is seeking a Safety Specialist to provide supportive and logistical services for the Emergency Shelter Program during assigned shifts. The role requires a flexible schedule including weekends, mornings, evenings, and holidays.

Fluency in Spanish is highly valued, with emphasis on trauma-informed, respectful client engagement. The position involves shelter activities, crisis intervention as needed, and coordination with a licensed security team to maintain safety and dignity for

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform crisis intervention as needed.
• Trauma-informed approach when engaging with clients.
• Fluency in Spanish is a significant value for service delivery.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide shelter support to ensure quality, guest-focused services.
• Assist with housing progression discussions with shelter guests.
• Support shelter setup, safety, and cleanliness; manage supplies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Spanish fluency

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Mercy House is seeking a Safety Specialist to provide supportive and logistical services for the Emergency Shelter Program during assigned shifts. The role requires a flexible schedule including weekends, mornings, evenings, and holidays.

Fluency in Spanish is highly valued, with emphasis on trauma-informed, respectful client engagement. The position involves shelter activities, crisis intervention as needed, and coordination with a licensed security team to maintain safety and dignity for