Part-Time Safety Support Associate - Best Western (JR 5554)

About the role

The Interim Housing team at PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives. The Safety Support Associate will play a crucial role in ensuring the Interim Housing site is a safe environment for all staff, program participants, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Avoid potential conflicts of interest and ensure the integrity of our programs by maintaining ethical and professional standards.
• Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
• Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages, and maintains their attention.
• Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the on-site 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 and communicate and observe discrepancies or concerns.
• 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.
• Assist with completing 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: Have employment eligibility verification, have or 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.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.