PT Safety Support Associate - Los Feliz - Riverside Families (5614)

About the role

The Safety Support Associate plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and stability of the Interim Housing site. This position requires a combination of analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Avoid potential conflicts of interest and ensure the integrity of our programs
• Work with the onsite case management team to provide support to the interim housing site
• Coordinate with contracted security agencies to ensure the safety of the interim housing site
• Conduct regular rounds of the interim housing site and communicate and observed discrepancies or concerns
• Aid in drafting written documentation and correspondence regarding the safety and security of the site
• Respond to security and/or crisis situations as they arise by utilizing non-violent crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation strategies
• 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 de-escalation/nonviolent crisis intervention
• Minimum Qualifications: All levels of experience and education welcome
• Mandatory Requirements: Must have employment eligibility verification, successfully complete TB test, drug test, and obtain CPR/First Aid training

Qualifications

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making
• 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