Safety Specialist - 1st and 2nd Shift (5726)

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Payrate: $21.50 / Hour

Schedules Available:

- Morning Shift : Thursday - Sunday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ; Off: Monday - Wednesday

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