Security – Women’s Shelter

Position: Security Personnel

Location: Women’s Shelter

Hours: Monday – Friday, 3:30pm-12:00am

Status: Full Time, Non Exempt

Pay Rate: $19.00 – 21.00

Supervised By: Program Director

Organizational Background: Proyecto Pastoral was founded in 1986 to empower the community through grassroots projects in education, leadership, and service. Our programs include the Guadalupe Homeless Project (GHP), emergency shelter combined with support services that help men and senior women transition into independent living; IMPACTO, an after school academic enrichment program for K-12 youth and the Aliso-Pico Recreation Center; Early Childhood Education Centers, focused on preparing children 18 months to 4 years old for Kindergarten; Comunidad en Movimiento, focused on civic engagement and leadership development; and Promesa Boyle Heights through which a 14-member collaborative of organizations and schools strive to create an educational cradle to college and career pathway for our youth. Proyecto Pastoral serves over 4,000 children, youth and families.

This position requires a security guard card.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Professionally and effectively interact with all shelter residents

· Provide and maintain a safe environment for all shelter residents

· When necessary, conduct a search of client and their belongings upon arrival at the shelter

· Perform routine security checks of shelter facility

· Distribute clean blankets/sleeping bags when needed

· Coordinate breakfast pick-up

· Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

General Proyecto Pastoral Employee Organizational Responsibilities

· Demonstrate enthusiasm for Proyecto Pastoral and a strong commitment to its mission, including its community building vision and founding Jesuit values

· Be an active and positive team member supporting other staff members

· Participate in Proyecto Pastoral events and activities

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Ability to problem solve and use de-escalation techniques

· Flexible, resilient, self-starter with a good sense of humor.

· Ability to work flexible hours (i.e. some weekends).

· Ability to speak and write in Spanish

EXPERIENCE

· A minimum of two years experience working with people in crisis or that demonstrates knowledge of security and managing a small site; preferred experience in Boyle Heights and/or in similar communities.

· Experience working collaboratively with diverse staff, program participants and community members.

· Knowledgeable about community resources

· Ability to motivate others

· Ability to be culturally sensitive and to work in a variety of settings with culturally-diverse clients

Proyecto Pastoral is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position is needed from 3:30 pm – 12 am. Can you work these hours Mon – Fri?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Security: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Guard Card (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90033 (Required)

Work Location: In person