Safety Specialist (Weekends Only)

Location:

Riverside

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Shelter Manager

Job Status:

Part-Time

Schedule: Weekends Only

Sat & Sun 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Pay Rate:

$23.00 per hour

About Path of Life Ministries

Path of Life Ministries (POLM) is a 501c3 organization serving those experiencing homelessness in the greater Riverside area. Our strategy is to provide a holistic system of care in an integrated, seamless manner for individuals and families, leading them from a place of crisis to a life of stability and self-sufficiency. Our goal is to walk people home. We seek talented and compassionate individuals able to thrive in a high-capacity and complex landscape of providing human services in a non-profit setting.

Position Overview

The Safety Specialist is responsible for providing supportive services and logistical support to the Shelter Program. This role ensures a safe, welcoming, and client-focused environment by balancing facility safety with a trauma-informed approach to service delivery. The Safety Specialist works to de-escalate situations, support shelter operations, and encourage guest progress toward housing stability.

Essential Job Functions

Shelter Support & Environment:

• Ensure a safe, trauma-informed, and client-focused environment for guests.
• Assist in the implementation of shelter activities to ensure quality service delivery.
• Maintain facility safety through perimeter checks, traffic control, and gate services.
• Perform basic searches of persons or property in accordance with organizational policy.
• Assist with shelter setup, maintenance, and general cleanliness (including waste management).
• Other duties as assigned.

Participant Engagement:

• Provide support to guests in a professional, empathetic manner, preserving their right to personal dignity.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques to manage conflict and resolve potentially difficult situations.
• Perform crisis intervention as needed, following established safety protocols.

Logistics & Administration:

• Assist with receiving and verifying vendor orders, including completing tally sheets.
• Organize supplies and manage facility needs.
• Maintain accurate logs of shelter activities, incident reports, and rule violations.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with staff, volunteers, and guests, both verbally and in writing.

Benefits:

• 401(k)/Retirement plan
• Aflac

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Path of Life Ministries is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.