[Remote] PT Safety Support Associate - Pathway Home MacArthur Park - (5407)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PATH is a mission-driven organization dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness. The Safety Support Associate will ensure a safe environment at the Interim Housing site, monitor facilities, engage with participants, and respond to crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ensuring the overall safety of the interim housing site using observation, de-escalation strategies, and ongoing participant engagement
• Coordinate 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
• Conduct regular rounds of the interim housing site and facility grounds and communicate and observe discrepancies or concerns
• Assist the Associate Director with drafting written documentation and written correspondence regarding the safety and security of the site
• In collaboration with supervisors and the case management team, 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 the development of forms, procedures, and manuals for the Metro LA Interim Housing
• Assist with completing reports as necessary or requested
• Attend meetings and provide input and feedback related to safety and support operations

Skills

• 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. Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others
• 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. Think outside the box, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges
• 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
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification paid for by the Company
• Ability to work Flexible hours, which may include evenings or weekends
• Employment Eligibility Verification
• Perform all work in CA
• Successful completion of background screening (which may include an LAX clearance, Veterans Affairs Clearance, Sheriff Clearance, or another clearance for specific contracts) and drug test
• Updated Tuberculosis Test
• One (1) year experience working with vulnerable populations and/or security and/or de-escalation/nonviolent crisis intervention

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan

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