Safety Associate

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 homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals 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.

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless currently seeks a Safety Associate I who is responsible for ensuring the safety of clients, staff, vendors, volunteers, and other visitors of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless at assigned locations.

The safety function at the Coalition is not an extension of a law enforcement agency and should not act as such. While cooperation with such agencies is encouraged, Coalition safety associates are not empowered to detain persons unless an illegal act has occurred on Coalition property. The safety function is not a transportation/escort service for other agencies and safety staff should not use Coalition vehicles for such transportation. This position is located at 2130 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80205 and reports to the Safety Manager.

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. 
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. 
• Vision insurance.  
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses. 
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. 
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members. 
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting. 
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year. 

• Continually inspects Coalition assigned sites to promote a safe environment.
• Assists other Coalition staff in assessing potentially dangerous situations; intervenes to prevent situations from escalating into violence.
• Escorts employees as needed to ensure staff protection.
• Monitors compliance with safety procedures.
• Assists staff in crises that may require physical interventions.
• Contacts and assists law enforcement agencies and emergency health care personnel as requested or required.
• Completes occurrence reports for every event in which physical activity is taken in response to a consumer or staff situation.
• Maintains a work environment that is marked by respect for others, that values inclusiveness, builds workforce diversity, and that fosters cooperation and teamwork.
• Participates in and demonstrates ongoing understanding/integration of all relevant training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess the ability to communicate and interact positively with others who are in a time of need.
• Experience working in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Experience working with the homeless population or experience in a related direct human services field working with underserved population preferred.
• Gain/Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Experience as an EMT, Firefighter or First Responder preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.

Salary : $21 - $24