Safety Support Associate - YWCA Hollywood (5408)

Description

• Assist with ensuring the overall safety of the interim housing site using observation, de-escalation strategies, and ongoing participant engagement.
• Conduct regular rounds of the interim housing site and facility grounds and communicate and observe discrepancies or concerns.
• Coordinate with contracted security agencies (if applicable) to ensure the safety of the interim housing site.
• Attend meetings and provide input and feedback related to safety and support operations.
• Coordinate with the onsite case management team to provide support to the interim housing 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.
• Perform all work in CA.
• Assist with completing reports as necessary or requested.
• Assist the Associate Director with drafting written documentation and written correspondence regarding the safety and security of the site.
• 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.
• Assist with the development of forms, procedures, and manuals for the Metro LA Interim Housing.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work Flexible hours, which may include evenings or weekends.
• 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.
• One (1) year experience working with vulnerable populations and/or security and/or de-escalation/nonviolent crisis intervention.
• 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.

Benefits

• Employment Eligibility Verification.
• Updated Tuberculosis Test
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification paid for by the Company.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance