FT Safety Support Associate - Colonial (5620)

Safety Support Associate (FT) Job ID: JR 5620 Location Los Angeles, CA 90806 Salary $21.71 to $26.36 per hour Pay Frequency 24 Pay Periods Per Year Schedule Available: Sunday–Thursday 3:00 pm–11:30 pm (Part‑time, Non‑Exempt) Job Summary PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join the Interim Housing Team as the Safety Support Associate at the Colonial Office in Long Beach. The Safety Support Associate proactively works to ensure the Interim Housing site is a safe environment for all staff, program participants, and visitors. 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, 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. 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. What You Bring (Qualifications) Analytical skills and attention to detail; gather and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and insights. Collaboration and teamwork; work effectively with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders. Strong communication skills; convey information clearly and effectively orally and in writing. Creativity and initiative; take action and make decisions independently, generating innovative solutions. Critical thinking and problem solving; analyze information, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions. Ethics and boundaries; maintain professional standards, honesty, integrity, and professional boundaries. Preferred Qualifications One (1) year experience working with vulnerable populations and/or in a security or de‑escalation/non‑violent crisis intervention setting. Minimum Qualifications All levels of experience and education welcome. Mandatory Requirements Employment eligibility verification. Compliance with CPR/First Aid training requirements. Successful completion of tuberculosis test, background screening, and drug test. Employment Eligibility Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. PATH does not sponsor or remit sponsorship of an employment visa. PATH will not employ individuals currently receiving services from PATH or who have received services within the past two years. California‑Based Work Expectations This is a California employer. All regular and customary work must be performed within the state. Any work outside the office does not constitute approval for work outside California. What We Offer Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Vacation and sick time. Paid holidays. 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 its service delivery and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment for the communities it serves. It seeks awareness and insight from witnessing the stories of its clients and learning from the experiences of its staff to ensure impactful systems change. When people are empowered and feel they belong, they can contribute to a unified effort toward ending homelessness for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr PATH