Part-Time SSA - YWCA - (5424)

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 YWCA location.

About Our Team

We are committed to improving the quality of our services by creating a diverse work environment for the community at large. We seek the input from our clients, employees, and stakeholders to ensure equity in service delivery and accessibility for all the people we serve.

Position Responsibilities

• Avoid potential conflicts of interest and ensure the integrity of our programs by maintaining ethical and professional standards.
• Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders.
• 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.
• Identify and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with the onsite 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.
• Assist with the development of forms, procedures, and manuals for the Metro LA Interim Housing.
• 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.
• Conduct regular rounds of the interim housing site and facility grounds and communicate and observed discrepancies or concerns.
• Avoid potential conflicts of interest and ensure the integrity of our programs by maintaining ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Assist with the Associate Director with drafting written documentation and written correspondence regarding the safety and security of the site.
• Attend meetings and provide input and feedback related to safety and support operations.

What You Bring

• 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.
• Analysis and Evaluation: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making.
• 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.
• Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making.
• De-Escalation and Crisis Intervention: Utilize non-violent crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation strategies, including the team approach.
• Professionalism 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.

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.