PT Safety Support Associate - ABC Long

PT Safety Support Associate - ABC Long Beach (5550)

We are mission and values driven and your contributions will make a difference. We make a positive difference in people's lives and help an average of 23 people per week to find a place to live.

If you join us, you will be able to advocate for change while also working with influential people who effect changes in policy and devote time to issues of racial and social justice. We prioritize your work/life balance and provide various scheduling options in addition to generous time off, health, and wellness benefits and we're committed to helping you reach your potential by providing opportunities for professional growth across the state.

JR 5550

Safety Support Associate

Long Beach, CA 90805

Salary: $21.71 - $26.36 per hour

Pay Frequency: 24 Pay Periods Per Year

Part Time Saturday and Sunday 7:00am to 3:30pm and 3:00pm to 11:30pm

Non-Exempt

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Interim Housing team as the Safety Support Associate at the ABC Hotel location.

Since its foundation in 1984, PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California, connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, individualized case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing.

Every program in our growing range of services is designed to holistically address barriers to long‑term housing stability, implementing evidence‑based practices to promote improved well‑being beyond housing alone. We are committed to improving the quality of our services by creating a diverse work environment for the community  seek input from our clients, employees, and stakeholders to ensure equity in service delivery and accessibility for all the people we serve.

As part of the Interim Housing team, the Safety Support Associate proactively works to ensure the Interim Housing site is a safe environment for all staff, program participants, and visitors. This includes monitoring the site’s facilities and grounds for any concerns, building rapport with participants to engage them in maintaining safety at the site, and providing assistance and support when crisis situations arise.

This position follows the established low‑barrier guidelines to create a safe and stable environment for program participants, providing direct client services, including harm reduction support, and ensuring access to needed supplies. The Safety Support Associate may also assist with other duties at the Interim Housing site, including meal distribution, cleaning, and other general facility needs as they arise.

• Assist with ensuring the overall safety of the interim housing site using observation, de‑escalation strategies, and ongoing participant engagement.
• Coordinate with the on‑site case management team to provide support to the interim housing site.
• Coordinate with contracted security agencies (if applicable) to ensure the safety of the interim housing site.
• Conduct regular rounds of the interim housing site and facility grounds and communicate and observe discrepancies or concerns.
• In collaboration with supervisors and the case management team, respond to interim housing security and/or crisis situations as they arise by utilizing non‑violent crisis intervention and verbal de‑escalation strategies, including the team approach.
• Assist with completing reports as necessary or requested.
• Attend meetings and provide input and feedback related to safety and support operations.
• Attend and actively engage in all required training sessions as assigned by the company and apply learned skills and knowledge to daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Attend and actively engage in all required staff meetings and events on and off‑site (when applicable).
• Must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive service delivery, continued learning and…