Safety Specialist

Job Details

Job Details

Job Location:

Bakersfield, CA 93304

Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly Status:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Payrate: $22.00/Hour |

Schedule:

Tuesday - Friday 2 PM - 10 PM

The Shelter 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.

Goal:
Ensure a safe and client focused environment for guests to quickly end their homelessness.

• Assistin the implementation of shelter activities to ensure quality, guest focused, and trauma informed delivery of services.
• Encourage and discuss progress toward housing with shelter guest
• Assist with shelter setup and maintenance
• Assist with general cleanliness and safety of facilities including emptying trash cans and cleaning-up spills.
• Assist with receiving and verifying orders from vendors, completing tally sheets
• Post and update signs and service calendars
• Audio Equipment set up and monitoring
• Assistin the organization of supplies and facilities needs
• Conduct neighborhood patrols to minimize potential impact on the surrounding community

Goal:
Oversee administrative duties that support program services.

• Assist with keeping detailed daily summary sheets
• Assist with record keeping and reporting

• Assist with guest services and program activities if necessary
• Complete ad hoc projects as appointed by Supervisor

• Possessa high levelof tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs.
• Ability to perform crisis intervention as needed
• Ability to complete job duties that are guest focused, trauma informed, and housing focused.

• Reliable transportation required
• A flexible work schedule including some schedule changes, some weekends, and evening shifts to meet the department’s needs
• Detail-oriented and computer proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Self-motivated, the ability to managea high volume of emails, work independently and with agroup, dependability, responsibility
• The ability to communicate clearly,effectively both in written and verbal formas wellas respectfullyaremandatory skills
• Multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Navigate urgent matters while upholding a degree of flexibility
• Work effectively with a diverse population
• Rapid prioritization
• Speak effectively before landlords and/or small groups
• Knowledgeable about fair housing and legal concerns to advocate for the organization and the clients we serve

• Enter units with program staff as needed
• Answer and respond to phone queries
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift,pushand pull 50pounds at times

• Adaptability:
  
  Ability to adjust to different perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds, recognizing the diverse interconnectedness of individuals and communities
• Compassion:
  
  Demonstrate empathy and understanding towards others, acknowledging their interconnectedness and inherent worth
• Humility:
  
  Recognize one’s own place within the larger interconnected web of humanity, showing openness to learning from others and acknowledging the contributions of all
• Build Trust:
  
  Excel in building andmaintainingtrust within teams and across organizational levels, consistentlydemonstratingintegrity and honesty in communication, actions, and decision-making
• Accountability:
  
  Take responsibility for actions, admits mistakes, and continuously strives for self-improvement, and encourages a learning mindset within the organization
• Continuous Improvement:
  
  Commit to personal and professional development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and encourages a learning mindset within the organization
• Communication:
  
  Excel in communicating clearly and persuasively through verbal, non-verbal, and written communication, conveying complex ideas with clarity, and fostering open dialogue across all levels of the organization
• Confidence:
  
  Exhibit courage in making bold decisions,taking actionin the face of uncertainty, and embracing calculated risks on behalf of constituents
• Critical Thinking:
  
  Possess the ability to critically analyze existing…