Part-Time Safety Support Associate - YWCA - (JR 5865)

PATH•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

PATH is seeking a part-time Safety Support Associate for its Interim Housing team at the YWCA location in Los Angeles, California. The position works Friday and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and helps ensure the interim housing site is safe for staff, program participants, and visitors. The role monitors facilities and grounds, builds rapport with participants to promote site safety, supports people during crises, and helps implement security and support systems, protocols, and policies. PATH is a California homelessness-services organization founded in 1984. Its programs include homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing. PATH describes its services as holistic and evidence-based and emphasizes equity, accessibility, and a diverse work environment. The role collaborates with the onsite case management team, supervisors, and contracted security agencies when applicable. Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail, teamwork, clear communication, initiative, problem-solving, and ethical professional conduct. All levels of experience and education are welcome. Preferred qualifications include one year of experience working with vulnerable populations, in security, or in de-escalation/nonviolent crisis intervention. Candidates must have employment eligibility verification, have or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training, and successfully complete a tuberculosis test, background screening, and drug test as conditions of hire. The salary is $22.36 to $27.15 per hour, paid 24 times per year.

Requirements

All levels of experience and education are welcome.
Demonstrate analytical skills and attention to detail, including gathering and interpreting data and producing accurate, high-quality work.
Work collaboratively and build positive relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders.
Communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Show initiative, take action without prompting, and be willing to take on additional responsibilities.
Use critical thinking and problem-solving to evaluate situations, consider alternatives, and make sound decisions.
Maintain ethical and professional standards, honesty, integrity, and appropriate professional boundaries.
Have employment eligibility verification.
Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training.
Successfully complete a tuberculosis test, background screening, and drug test as a condition of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with vulnerable populations, in security, and/or in de-escalation/nonviolent crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

Help ensure the overall safety of the interim housing site through observation, de-escalation strategies, and ongoing participant engagement.
Coordinate with the onsite case management team to provide support at the site.
Coordinate with contracted security agencies, if applicable, to support site safety.
Conduct regular rounds of the site and facility grounds and communicate observed discrepancies or concerns.
Assist the Associate Director with drafting written documentation and correspondence regarding site safety and security.
Respond with supervisors and the case management team to security or crisis situations using nonviolent crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation, and a team approach.
Assist with developing forms, procedures, and manuals for Metro LA Interim Housing.
Complete reports as necessary or requested.
Attend meetings and provide input and feedback on safety and support operations.