Safety Associate

Safety Associate

SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families. For more than 50 years, we've worked throughout San Diego to provide safe shelter, transitional housing, intervention prevention programs, mental health support, and many other services that meet the ever-changing needs of our communities.

Our organization is dedicated to offering high-quality services and ensuring all services align with the community's needs. To best serve our communities, SBCS partners with various grassroots organizations throughout California to develop innovative strategies that enhance services, empower clients, and ensure that culturally appropriate and trauma-informed care is offered. SBCS provides a wide range of services tailored to meet each client's unique needs. At SBCS, our client-centered approach highlights the importance of respect, empathy, and compassion when interacting with all community members.

SBCS is home to a committed team of 470 dedicated employees and volunteers who diligently serve all of San Diego County. Having offered services for 52 years, SBCS is committed to providing hope and support for numerous young children, individuals, and families facing adversity. With an annual budget of $68 million, SBCS continues to be a beacon of assistance in the community.

SBCS Corporation operates a 24/7 year-round confidential, emergency shelter program for victims of domestic violence and their children. Services include 24-hour emergency shelter, food, transportation, 24-hour crisis hotline, psychological support and peer counseling, referrals to community resources, and community education and outreach. The program also provides transitional housing, rapid rehousing, and other housing support for victims of domestic violence and their children.

Under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator of Facilities, the Safety Associate is responsible for maintaining and overseeing the safety and security of the facility and clients. Provide a consistent presence in all areas of the facility.

Front desk oversight during night shift

Responsible for completing hourly walk-through of the property as well as conducting and documenting periodic safety inspections.

Responsible for nightly safety checks process.

Complete weekly inventory log

Clean up and wipe down communal areas such as kitchens, laundry rooms, childcare rooms, study rooms, therapy rooms, staff break room, and other areas as needed.

Assist in the preparation of units for new move-ins.

Effectively communicate necessary information to management and/or daytime staff.

Follow and enforce shelter guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Support and assist clients with their needs as they arise (ex. questions, hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, bedding, food, and more).

Maintain safety and security of shelter property and report concerns to management.

Ensure the privacy and safety of other clients by not confirming the identity of other guests, and by not allowing anyone other than clients, staff, and law-enforcement on the premises.

Maintain cleanliness of shelter through performing housekeeping tasks as outlined in the task checklist.

Attend all agency required meetings and training.

As other duties assigned.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Excellent oral, verbal, and written communication skills.

Detail oriented

Must possess strong critical thinking, problem solving skills and handle crises effectively.

Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural competency, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.

Experience in working with families impacted by domestic violence and crisis intervention.

Motivated, self-starter and proactive team member

Strong organizational skills

Must be fluent in English, including ability to read, write and comprehend

Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.

Employment may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of certain background clearances which may include a Department of Justice criminal background check requiring my fingerprints (Live Scan), screening through the National Sex Offender Public Website, drug test, tuberculosis (TB) test, and such additional clearances as may be required under the program.

Mentally and emotionally: Ability to work under deadlines, various projects and dealing with clients in crisis and difficult situations.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position during shift.

Moves throughout the building.

Moves, raises, or lowers (includes upward pulling) an object or equipment up to 50 lbs.

Transports an object, from 20 to 50 lbs. across the facility, for various needs.

Ability to exert force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.

Ability to exert force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking)

Ascending or descending stairs and ladders when applicable. Body agility is emphasized.

Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when ascending, descending, traversing.

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with objects or office machinery.

Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Communicating is important for those activities in which workers must impart information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately, or quickly.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

SBCS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, parental status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program – Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Please note that all employment with SBCS is at-will, which means your employment may be terminated at any time by you or SBCS, without cause or advance notice. The terms and conditions of any employment may also be modified.