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

MERCY HOUSE

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Oxnard, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide logistical and supportive services for the Emergency Shelter Program, including facility maintenance and safety monitoring. Assist guests with housing progress and ensure a trauma-informed delivery of services.

Qualifications

You demonstrate patience, tolerance, and understanding for individuals with complex needs and can perform crisis intervention. You are proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, possess reliable transportation, and have knowledge of fair housing laws. You must also be able to lift up to fifty pounds.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Fair Housing

Crisis Intervention

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Oxnard, CA 93030Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $21.50 - $21.50 HourlyJob Shift: DayStatus: Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Payrate: $21.50 / Hour  Schedules Available: -  Morning Shift : Thursday - Sunday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ; Off: Monday - Wednesday - Evening Shift : Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ; Off: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday   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  Qualifications  Education and Experience  This person must possess a high level of patience, 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.   The ability to direct and professionally control crowds while preserving their right to personal dignity  Ability to work in synch with licensed 3rd-party security officer team  General  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 manage a high volume of emails, work independently and with a  group, dependability, responsibility   The ability to communicate clearly, effectively both in written and verbal form as well as respectfully are mandatory 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  Physical Requirements  Commuting in the field as needed throughout the week to meet with property managers, attend to property emergencies, conduct habitability inspections, post notices, unit assessments, etc.  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 fifty (50) pounds at times

MERCY HOUSE

Mercy House provides housing and comprehensive supportive services for a variety of homeless populations which includes families, adult men and women, mothers and their children, persons living with HIV/AIDS, individuals overcoming substance addictions, and some who are physically and mentally disabled. We strive to assist our residents in the areas of economic, emotional, and spiritual well-being in order to enhance self-esteem and a sense of personal pride. We value accountability, integrity, and self-sufficiency. The dignity of the individual person and the corresponding respect that follows is the guiding principle of our service to the homeless person. Our goal is simple: To end the cycle of homelessness of those who enter our system of care.
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