Overnight Safety Associate - Watkins, CO

This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days

Coalition Mission

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.

Our Philosophy of Service

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.

We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:

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

Position Summary

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.

Duties/Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• 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

Education, Licensure and Certifications 

• 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

• 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.

Job Competencies

• 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 exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to engage with individuals who may be experiencing crisis, behavioral health issues or substance use disorders while using a trauma-informed approach.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CCH provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Company.

Physical Demands

Working Conditions 

• Work in various settings, residential, clinical environments, field encampments, and traditional office spaces.
• May be assigned to work in or near encampments or other high-risk locations.
• May be required to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and wet environments; or in unsheltered locations as needed.
• May escort clients and/staff or participate in professional meetings in non-climate-controlled environments.
• Occasional exposure to noise, odors, or crowded environments.
• While not an expectation, physical intervention with clients may occur

Coalition Benefits:

We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.

• Health Insurance - HMO or PPO 
• Dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement savings matching,
• Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation

The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. CCH is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any characteristic protected by law.