PT Safety Support Associate – RHC – (5679)

Join PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) as a Part-Time Safety Support Associate in Los Angeles County, where you'll help create secure, supportive environments for people rebuilding their lives through housing.

The Opportunity

This part-time position, working Sundays and Mondays from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, offers meaningful work in our Interim Housing program. You'll play a vital role in maintaining safe, welcoming facilities where individuals experiencing homelessness can stabilize and prepare for permanent housing. Partnering with our case management team, you'll use observation, compassion, and de-escalation skills to support both participants and staff in a housing environment near Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility and grounds safety through regular inspections and documented observations of any emerging concerns.
• Build positive relationships with program participants to foster a culture of shared responsibility for site safety.
• Apply de-escalation and non-violent crisis intervention techniques when challenging situations arise, working as part of a coordinated team response.
• Collaborate daily with on-site case managers to align safety practices with participant support goals.
• Liaise with contracted security partners to coordinate security protocols and ensure consistent coverage.
• Prepare written reports and documentation on safety incidents, facility conditions, and security observations for supervisors and directors.
• Contribute to developing standardized procedures, checklists, and manuals that strengthen safety systems across our housing program.
• Participate in team meetings, offering insights and feedback on facility operations and participant well-being.

Skills & Qualifications

• Detail-Oriented and Analytical: Identify patterns and discrepancies; document observations clearly and accurately.
• Collaborative: Build rapport across teams, participants, and external partners; contribute constructively to shared goals.
• Communicative: Express information clearly in writing and conversation; listen actively and engage thoughtfully.
• Resourceful: Take initiative, solve problems creatively, and step in when needs arise without waiting for direction.
• Sound Judgment: Weigh complex situations, think through consequences, and make ethical decisions under pressure.
• Professional Integrity: Uphold ethical standards, maintain boundaries, and act with honesty even in difficult circumstances.
• Preferred: One year of experience working with vulnerable or low-income populations, in security, or in crisis de-escalation.
• Minimum: All education and experience levels welcome.

Working at PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)

Since 1984, PATH has pioneered innovative services to address homelessness across California. We combine street outreach, employment support, case management, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing into a comprehensive pathway toward lasting stability. Our team believes that housing paired with personalized support can transform lives. We foster a diverse, inclusive workplace where staff feel valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Beyond competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and a retirement plan, we invest in your professional growth through development opportunities and prioritize work-life balance with flexible scheduling options. Background check, TB test, and CPR/First Aid certification (paid by PATH) required.

Next Steps

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