Full-Time SSA - Cotner - (JR 5206)

PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) • CA

108d • $21 - $26

About The Position

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 site’s 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.

Requirements

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders.
• Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups.
• Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions.
• Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience working with vulnerable populations and/or security and/or de-escalation/nonviolent crisis intervention.

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 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 non-violent crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation strategies, including the team approach.
• Assist with the development of forms, procedures, and manuals for the Metro LA Interim Housing.
• Assist with completing reports as necessary or requested.
• Attend meetings and provide input and feedback related to safety and support operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees