Full-Time Safety Support Associate - Best Western (JR 5553)

About the role

The Safety Support Associate plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the interim housing site at the Best Western Interim office in Long Beach, California. This position is part of the Interim Housing team and focuses on maintaining a secure environment for all staff, participants, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Avoid any immediate threats to safety and intervene in crisis situations using non-violent crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation strategies.
• Coordinate with the on-site case management team to provide support to the interim housing site.
• Work closely with contracted security agencies to ensure the safety of the interim housing site.
• Conduct regular rounds of the interim housing site and facility grounds, reporting any discrepancies or concerns.
• Collaborate with supervisors and the case management team to respond to security and crisis situations.
• Complete reports as necessary or requested.
• Attend meetings and provide input and feedback related to safety and support operations.

Requirements

• One (1) year experience working with vulnerable populations and/or security and/or deescalation/nonviolent crisis intervention.
• Minimum Qualifications: All levels of experience and education welcome.
• Mandatory Requirements: Must have employment eligibility verification, successfully complete TB test, and drug test.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 will achieve 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.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Retailer Retirement Plan.

Pay

$21.71 to $26.36 per hour.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Monday-Friday, 3:30pm-11:00pm

Employment Eligibility

We require employment eligibility verification. We comply with applicable 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.

California-Based Work Expectations

All work schedules are determined by the responsibilities of the role and operational requirements, and may be adjusted at any time. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and objectivity in our services and employment practices. To avoid potential conflicts of interest and ensure the integrity of our programs, we are unable to employ individuals who are currently receiving services from PATH or have received services within the past two years.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide 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.