Safety Specialist - Homeless Shelter (5973)

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay: $21.50 per hour
Schedule #1: Thursday - Sunday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Schedule #2: Sunday & Monday, Thursday & Friday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Mission Statement: "To be a leader in ending homelessness by providing a unique system of dignified housing opportunities, programs, and supportive services."

Job Summary: The Safety Specialist is responsible for providing supportive services and logistical support to the Emergency Shelter Program during designated shifts. Key responsibilities include assisting with shelter setup, maintaining the safety of the facility, and assisting with crowd control and crisis intervention. The ability to ensure a client-focused, trauma-informed housing approach are required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Shelter Support
Goal: Ensure a safe and client-focused environment for guests to quickly end their homelessness

• 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 while preserving their right to personal dignity
• Demonstrate responsibility during perimeter checks and firewatch duties
• Provide client engagement support to drivers during shuttle service ride-alongs
• Answer and respond to phone queries

Administration
Goal: Support administrative duties for program services

• Assist with keeping detailed daily summary sheets
• Assist with record keeping and reporting
• Assist with keeping perimeter check logs and firewatch duties

Miscellaneous

• Attend staff meetings and training workshops as needed
• Assist with guest services and program activities if necessary
• Complete ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor