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Job DetailsJob Location: Oxnard, CA 93030Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 HourlyStatus: Full-Time, Non-Exempt | Payrate: $22.00/Hour | Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm 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 QualificationsEducation 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
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