PT Safety Support Associate - RHC - (5679)

Safety Support Associate Los Angeles, CA 90004 | Salary: $21.71 - $26.36 per hour | Paid 24 times per year | Part‑time (Sunday & Monday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm) | Non‑Exempt 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 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 We believe our mission to end homelessness can be achieved by providing permanent housing and highly individualized supportive services. Every program in our growing range of services is designed to holistically address barriers to long‑term housing stability, implementing evidence‑based 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. 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 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. Position 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 observe 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. What You Bring Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision‑making. Ability to consistently produce high‑quality 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. Contribute to team goals and recognize 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 achieves 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 de‑escalation/non‑violent crisis intervention. Minimum Qualifications All levels of experience and education welcome. General Staff Requirements Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification paid for by the company. Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings or weekends. Employment eligibility verification. Perform all work in California. Successful completion of background screening (which may include an LAX clearance, Veterans Affairs clearance, sheriff clearance, or another clearance for specific contracts) and drug test. Updated tuberculosis test. Employment Eligibility Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. California‑Based Work Expectations We are a California employer. All regular and customary work must be performed within the state. Approval for work outside of the office does not establish approval for work to be conducted outside of California. PATH does not offer fully remote positions. While some roles may include a schedule that involves multiple designated worksites or approved off‑site locations (e.g., hybrid schedules), this does not imply that work will be performed from home. Many positions are fully on‑site with no off‑site work. All work schedules are determined by the responsibilities of the role and operational requirements, and may be adjusted at any time. What We Offer In addition to a rewarding work environment, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a retirement plan. Equal Employment Opportunity PATH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PATH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. PATH will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. PATH is dedicated to racial and social justice by centering equity in our service delivery and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment for the communities we serve. We seek awareness and insight from witnessing the stories of our clients and learning from the experiences of our staff to ensure impactful systems change. If people are empowered, they can bring their authentic, whole selves to work and when people feel like they belong, they can become part of a unified effort of ending homelessness for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr PATH