PT Safety Support Associate – 702 Long Beach (5552)

Join PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) as a Safety Support Associate at the 702 Hotel in Long Beach, CA, supporting our Interim Housing team. This part-time position, working Saturdays and Sundays, offers the opportunity to directly improve safety and stability for residents while advancing your professional impact in the social services sector.

About the Role

As a Safety Support Associate with PATH's Interim Housing program, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a secure, supportive environment for residents, staff, and visitors at our Long Beach facility. Your work combines proactive facility monitoring, direct participant engagement, and crisis response to foster housing stability. You'll apply harm-reduction principles and low-barrier approaches—meeting residents where they are—while building the connections that lead to lasting change.

What You'll Do

• Conduct regular rounds of the facility and grounds, identifying and reporting safety concerns to supervisors and the case management team
• Engage with program residents to develop trust and positive working connections, encourage participation in community safety practices, and provide support when challenges arise
• Respond to crises and interpersonal tensions using de-escalation and nonviolent conflict-resolution methods, working as part of your team
• Collaborate with case managers and security partners to address facility concerns and support residents' progress toward housing stability
• Assist with meal preparation and distribution, facility upkeep, supply management, and other operational tasks as needed
• Participate in required trainings, team meetings, and feedback discussions to enhance your professional skills and contribute to team performance
• Demonstrate inclusive behaviors and support PATH's values of diversity, equity, and commitment to racial and social justice

What We're Looking For

Preferred Experience:

• One or more years of work with vulnerable populations, security operations, or nonviolent crisis intervention and de-escalation

Core Qualities:

• Strong observational and documentation skills with meticulous attention to accuracy
• Clear verbal and written communication that builds trust across diverse populations
• Ability to stay composed and think strategically during difficult or high-stress moments
• Strong collaborative approach; you work well with teammates, residents, and partner agencies
• Proactive leadership and genuine initiative in supporting team objectives
• Deep commitment to ethical professional conduct and equity-centered service

Mandatory Requirements:

• Valid U.S. employment authorization
• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
• Successful completion of background screening, tuberculosis screening, and drug screening

About PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)

Since 1984, PATH has pioneered innovative, evidence-based solutions to homelessness across California. We offer comprehensive services—from street engagement and employment preparation to interim housing and permanent supportive housing—designed to break the cycle of housing instability. Our Interim Housing program removes barriers to stability through person-centered, trauma-informed care. We build a diverse, inclusive workforce and workplace where all employees can bring their whole selves and make meaningful contributions to ending homelessness.

How to Apply

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