OC - Safety Support Associate [SWING SHIFT] (JR 5646)

WHY WORK FOR US?

We are mission and values driven and your contributions will make a difference. We make a positive difference in people's lives and help an average of 23 people per week to find a place to live. If you join us, you will be able to advocate for change while also working with influential people who effect changes in policy and devote time to issues of racial and social justice. We prioritize your work/life balance and provide various scheduling options in addition to generous time off, health, and wellness benefits and we're committed to helping you reach your potential by providing opportunities for professional growth across the state.

About the role

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Interim Housing Team as the Safety Support Associate at the Yale Navigation Center.

Interim Housing Programs

Our Interim Housing programs provide low-barrier, high-tolerance settings for program participants, referred to as guests, who are experiencing homelessness and have a variety of complex health, functional and social needs. These home-like environments are coupled with support and case management services to assist guests with developing a plan to break the cycle of homelessness, stabilize in housing and reintegrate into the community.

Safety Support Associate

The Safety Support Associate plays a key role in ensuring PATH's interim housing sites provide a welcoming, homelike environment by helping ensure safety at the facility for all guests, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities of the Safety Support Associate include:

• Monitoring the interim housing site and building rapport with guests
• Aiding in ensuring the overall safety of the interim housing site through observation, de-escalation strategies, and ongoing participant engagement
• Collaborating with case management staff and contracted security agencies to ensure safety onsite
• Maintaining security systems and conducting regular rounds of the grounds and facilities and communicating any discrepancies or concerns
• Coordinating with other staff members to respond to security concerns or crisis situations as they arise utilizing non-violent crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation techniques

What You Bring

We’re looking for candidates that:

• Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards
• Are excellent at communicating, whether in writing or verbally
• Have acute attention to detail
• Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent and multiple case management and health needs
• Work just as well independently as they do on a team
• Exercise mature judgement, and are highly motivated, self-starting and proactive
• Have strong interpersonal skills
• Have a strong sense of prioritization and can coordinate multiple demands in a high-pressure environment

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year experience working with vulnerable populations and/or security and/or de-escalation/nonviolent crisis intervention

Minimum Qualifications

• To be considered for this position, we require all candidates:
• All levels of experience and education welcome
• Mandatory Requirements:
• Have employment eligibility verification
• Be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
• Tuberculosis Test
• Background Screening
• Drug 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.

EEO Statement

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.

California-Based Work Expectations

We are a California employer. Therefore, 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.

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.