JR 4982
Safety Support Associate
Los Angeles CA
Salary: $21.71 $26.36
Pay Frequency:24 Pay Periods Per Year
Full Time
NonExempt
Driving Required
PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Interim Housing Team as the Safety Support Associate at the Pathways Home office.
ABOUT PATH
Since its foundation in 1984 PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention street outreach employment preparation and placement assistance individualized case management supportive services interim housing and permanent supportive housing.
ABOUT THE JOB
As part of the Interim Housing Team the Safety Support Associate proactively works to ensure the Interim Housing site is a safe environment for all staff program participants and visitors. Position Responsibilities include:
- Assist with ensuring the overall safety of the interim housing site using observation deescalation strategies andongoing 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 observeddiscrepancies or concerns.
- Assist the Associate Director with drafting written documentation and written correspondence regarding thesafety and security of the sit
WHAT YOU BRING
Were looking for candidates with:
- Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data identifying trends patterns and insights to inform decisionmaking. Ability to consistently produce highquality work ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues participants and stakeholders. Work effectively with others contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
- Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs engages and maintains their attention.
- Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations identify key issues consider alternatives and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
- Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards demonstrating honesty integrity and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- One 1 year experience working with vulnerable populations and/or security and/or deescalation/nonviolent
crisis intervention.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- All levels of experience and education welcome
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Regardless of qualifications candidates must:
- Have employment eligibility verification
- Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
- Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
- Tuberculosis Test
- Background Screening
- Drug Test
DRIVING
Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role all candidates must:
- Have reliable transportation
- A valid drivers license
- Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
- The ability to qualify for PATHs insurance coverage
Required Experience:
IC