Safety Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: Santa Barbara Navigation Center - Santa Barbara, CA, Position Type: Interim, Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.00Hourly, Job Shift: Morning, Job Category: Shelter Services,  

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Payrate: $24.00/Hour | Schedule: Sunday through Wednesday 7:00AM-3:00PM |

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. The ability to demonstrate personal integrity is a must.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Shelter Support  

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

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 
Goal: Oversee administrative duties that support program services 

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 

Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds  
Answer and respond to phone queries 
Prolonged periods of walking around facility and perimeter