Overnight Safety Associate - Watkins

This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families, children, and individuals who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado.

The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and healthcare are available to everyone.

• Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities, and fostering their hope that a better life is possible;
• Building strong, caring, and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care, and supportive services;
• Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion, and diversity and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve;
• Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation, and professional development;
• Using resources judiciously and effectively.

The Safety Associate I is responsible for ensuring the safety of clients, staff, vendors, volunteers, and other visitors at assigned Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) locations. This role focuses on de-escalation, crisis prevention, and maintaining a trauma-informed approach to safety while promoting a safe environment. Safety Associates at CCH are not an extension of law enforcement but serve as proactive safety professionals in a supportive capacity.

This role works at or within a defined CCH location in a dynamic environment supporting the safety needs of CCH staff, clients and residents.

• Conduct regular inspections of assigned Coalition sites to ensure a safe environment.
• Assist staff in assessing potentially dangerous situations and intervene as necessary to prevent escalation.
• Escort employees as needed to promote staff safety.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with CCH safety procedures and visitor policies
• Provide crisis intervention support, focusing on verbal and physical de-escalation methodologies, while adhering to trauma-informed principles.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies and emergency healthcare personnel as needed.
• Document and submit reports on all incidents involving physical intervention or security concerns.
• Participate in and apply knowledge from ongoing safety and de-escalation training.
• Ensure timely & accurate use of all company systems as required while maintaining complete up-to-date records and any future upgrades as directed.
• Foster and maintain an inclusive and respectful work environment that promotes a team-oriented work environment.
• Utilize advanced verbal de-escalation skills in addition to CCH Non-Violent Crisis Intervention methods.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Bi-lingual English-Spanish and/or ASL preferred

• Experience working in high-volume environments preferred.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or in a direct human services role preferred.
• Experience as an EMT, firefighter, or first responder preferred.

• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of issues affecting individuals experiencing homelessness and a commitment to serving underserved populations.
• Ability to assess and de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with office equipment and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a sincere desire to support others.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and…