Safety Specialist (6541)

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Payrate: $22.00/Hour | Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Job Summary: The Safety Specialist is responsible for providing supportive services and logistical support to the Emergency Shelter Program during designated shifts. This position requires a flexible work schedule including some weekend, morning and evening and holiday shifts. Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully are mandatory skills. Fluency in Spanish is a significant value. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Shelter Support  

• Assist in the implementation of shelter activities to ensure quality, guest focused, and trauma informed delivery of services.   

• Encourage and discuss progress toward housing with shelter guests  

• Assist with shelter setup and maintenance   

• Assist with general cleanliness and safety of facility including emptying trash cans and clean-up  

• Assist with receiving and verifying orders from vendors, completing tally sheets   

• Assist in the organization of supplies and facilities needs   

• Maintain a safe and functional shelter facility by providing traffic control and gate service  

• Perform basic searches of persons or their property  

• Demonstrate responsibility during perimeter checks and fire watch duties  

• Provide client engagement support to drivers during shuttle service ride-along  

Administration 

• Assist with keeping detailed daily summary sheets   

• Assist with record keeping and reporting  

• Assist with keeping perimeter check logs and fire watch duties  

Miscellaneous 

• Assist with guest services and program activities if necessary   

• complete ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor 

Education and Experience 

• This person must possess a high level of patience, tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs  

• Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed  

• Ability to complete job duties that are guest focused, trauma informed, and housing focused.  

• The ability to direct and professionally control crowds while preserving their right to personal dignity 

• Ability to work in synch with licensed 3rd-party security officer team 

General 

• Reliable transportation required 

• A flexible work schedule including some schedule changes, some weekends, and evening shifts to meet the department’s needs 

• Detail-oriented and computer proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel required 

• Self-motivated, the ability to manage a high volume of emails, work independently and with a 

• group, dependability, responsibility  

• The ability to communicate clearly, effectively both in written and verbal form as well as respectfully are mandatory skills 

• Multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment  

• Navigate urgent matters while upholding a degree of flexibility  

• Work effectively with a diverse population  

• Rapid prioritization   

• Speak effectively before landlords and/or small groups  

• Knowledgeable about fair housing and legal concerns to advocate for the organization and the clients we serve 

Physical Requirements 

• Commuting in the field as needed throughout the week to meet with property managers, attend to property emergencies, conduct habitability inspections, post notices, unit assessments, etc. 
• Enter units with program staff as needed  
•  Answer and respond to phone queries 
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer 
• Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds at times