PT Safety Support Associate – Colonial (5571)

Join PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) as a Part-Time Safety Support Associate at our Colonial location in Los Angeles County, and help create secure, stable environments for people rebuilding their lives. This part-time position offers evening and weekend schedules that allow you to make a meaningful impact while maintaining work-life balance.

About the Role

As part of our Interim Housing program, you'll serve as a Safety Support Associate, ensuring our facilities remain secure and welcoming spaces for the individuals and families we serve. Your proactive presence and strong communication skills will help participants feel safe while maintaining facility integrity. You'll work Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

What You'll Do

• Monitor interim housing facilities and grounds through regular rounds, documenting any maintenance issues or safety concerns
• Build positive relationships with participants and engage them in maintaining a safe community environment
• Apply de-escalation and verbal crisis intervention techniques when needed, working collaboratively with case management and supervisory staff
• Maintain regular communication with onsite case managers and contracted security partners to coordinate safety efforts
• Contribute to written documentation, incident reports, and correspondence related to site safety and operations
• Participate in team meetings and provide input on security protocols, procedures, and policy implementation
• Support the development of safety manuals, forms, and operational guidelines for our Metro LA interim housing programs

What We're Looking For

You demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail, consistently producing accurate work. You communicate clearly—both verbally and in writing—to engage individuals and groups effectively. You're a collaborative team player who builds positive relationships with colleagues, participants, and partners. You show initiative and creativity in addressing challenges, think critically about problems, and propose practical solutions. Above all, you maintain high ethical standards, integrity, and professional boundaries in every situation.

Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience working with vulnerable or at-risk populations, in security roles, or with de-escalation and nonviolent crisis intervention.

Minimum Qualifications: All levels of experience and education are welcome.

Requirements: You must be authorized to work in the United States—we cannot sponsor visas. You'll obtain CPR and First Aid certification at no cost. You're able to work flexible evening and weekend hours, complete a thorough background screening (which may include LAX, Veterans Affairs, or Sheriff clearance depending on contract requirements), pass a drug test, and provide an updated tuberculosis test. All work is performed in California.

About PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)

Since 1984, PATH has pioneered innovative solutions to homelessness across California. We connect people to housing, employment support, individualized case management, and supportive services through a comprehensive continuum designed to address the root causes of housing instability. Our mission: ending homelessness through permanent housing and tailored supportive services that address each person's unique barriers to stability.

We're committed to equity and belonging. We build diverse teams from the communities we serve, center racial and social justice in our work, and create an environment where every team member can bring their authentic self.

Compensation and Benefits

This part-time position offers competitive hourly pay of $21.71 to $26.36 per hour, with 24 pay periods annually. We provide medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a retirement plan—plus flexible scheduling options and professional development opportunities across California.

How to Apply

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