Evening Safety and Security Associate

Purpose of Position

A Safety & Security Associate at Catholic Charities:

• Politely welcomes, greets, and assists all residents and visitors, providing routine information or directing them to the appropriate staff/program.
• Conducts internal and external rounds throughout the facility to monitor and ensure safety.
• Maintains current knowledge of ongoing events and changes by reading incident logs.
• Enforces property rules uniformly and consistently.
• Responds and assists as appropriate to any emergencies in the building or on the grounds.
• Follows procedures and guidelines outlined in operating guidelines manuals to help maintain structure and order in the living environment.
• Accurately and promptly completes all required documentation/data, including entering relevant participant information in daily logs before ending shift assignment.
• Communicates with other staff to resolve problems with individual participants.
• Completes necessary records and reports, including on the computer or manually, as directed.
• Provides appropriate information and referrals.
• Supports, promotes, and adheres to Catholic Charities’ vision, mission, values, and Code of Ethics.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and agency information.
• Supports, promotes, and adheres to Catholic Charities’ vision, mission, values, and Code of Ethics.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and agency information.
• Supports, promotes, and adheres to Catholic Charities’ vision, mission, values, and Code of Ethics.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and agency information.

Requirements

• Experience working with people in crisis.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful and/or emergencies.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of word processing and typing ability to enter participant information.
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the participant population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse participant base.

Education and/or Experience

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college or technical school preferred; and three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• A current City & County of Denver Security Guard License or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $25.00 per hour.
• $1.00 bilingual differential available.
• Schedule: Shift is Full Time: Wednesday- Sunday, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm.
• Training: We provide a robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their careers. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.
• Benefits: In addition to being part of a higher purpose while working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, eligible Catholic Charities employees receive a generous benefits package, including: Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure), promoting work-life balance.15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is included.)] Sabbatical Leave Program: Employees who have completed seven years of continuous full-time service are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave to support rest, renewal, and professional or personal growth. Eligible staff may take 4 weeks of sabbatical leave. 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employees' and 75% of dependents’ premiums are paid by the Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans, and many more benefits.