Part-Time Safety Support Associate - Hotel Silver Lake JR 4939

JR 4939
Safety Support Associate
Los Angeles CA 90004
Salary: $21.71 to $26.36 per hour
Pay Frequency:24 Pay Periods Per Year
Full Time
NonExempt
Driving Required
Lower end of range will apply to candidates who meet minimum experience or have limited years of relevant experience. The higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of relevant experience.

**The shift schedule for this position is Friday and Saturday 7:00am3:30pm**

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Interim Housing team as the PartTime Safety Support Associate at the Hotel Silverlakelocation.

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 OUR TEAM
Every program in our growing range of services is designed to holistically address barriers to longterm housing stability implementing evidencedbased practices to promote improved wellbeing beyond housing alone. We are committed to improving the quality of our services by creating a diverse work environment for the community at large. We seek the input from our clients employees and stakeholders to ensure equity in service delivery and accessibility for all the people we serve.

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. This includes monitoring the sites facilities and grounds for any concerns building rapport with participants to engage them in maintaining safety at the site and providing assistance and support when crisis situations do arise. Additionally this position assists with implementing security and support systems protocols and policies.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Assist with ensuring the overall safety of the interim housing site using observation deescalation 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 and observed discrepancies or concerns.
• Assist the Associate Director with drafting written documentation and written correspondence regarding the safety and security of the site.
• In collaboration with supervisors and the case management team respond to interim housing security and/or crisis situations as they arise by utilizing nonviolent crisis intervention and verbal deescalation strategies including the team approach.
• Assist with the development of forms procedures and manuals for the Metro LA Interim Housing.
• Assis with completing reports as necessary or requested.
• Attend meetings and provide input and feedback related to safety and support operations.

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:

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